Dumbbell diagonal chop: how to do it and what it works

Diagonal trunk rotation with a dumbbell to coordinate core, shoulders and leg support.

Dumbbell diagonal chop: exercise position

Main muscles: Obliques
Secondary muscles: Deltoid, Rectus abdominis
Equipment: Dumbbell

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How to do it

Dumbbell diagonal chop

Diagonal chop with one dumbbell held in both hands, integrating rib-cage rotation, hip control and oblique work.

Form. Start with a light load, move the dumbbell diagonally in one continuous motion and rotate with your hips and trunk without letting your knees collapse.

Common mistake. Pulling only with your arms, twisting the lower back abruptly, locking your knees, or using momentum to control an excessive load.

Obliques · Dumbbell

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Dumbbell diagonal chop: how to do it and what it works

How to do it

Dumbbell diagonal chop

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