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Core Knowledge
Movements
Contents
Rotational Chop - Split Squat
Starting Position
- Attach a rope or pulley handles to the high cable pulley.
- Begin in a split stance with your side to the machine and your knee farthest from the machine just off the floor.
- Grab the rope with each hand.
Procedure
- In one smooth motion, pull the rope to your chest while rotating your torso and continue by pushing the rope down and away from you until your arms are straight.
- Reverse the pattern back to the starting position and repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.
Coaching Keys
- Turn towards and away from the machine with each repetition.
- At the end of each repetition, your chest should be up, your shoulder blades should be back, and your stomach should be tight.
You Should Feel It
- Working your lower body, abdominals, shoulders, and triceps.
