Summary: Time for one of my favorite exercises here at Angry Trainer Fitness – and one I recently included in my Back To Basics workout (which I hope you’re all trying and enjoying!) The Chop is a great full body conditioning exercise. It works the core, shoulders, low back, legs, glutes and is a great for endurance building. If you do it right! But I see so many well-intentioned people performing chops with such bad form - it’s like watching a train wreck. The biggest mistake people make is that they don’t pivot the feet and bend the legs to allow for proper body alignment. Most people bend at the waist and twist, which can place a lot of stress on the low back and torque the knees. The truth is there are many variations on the traditional chop. But this is the form that I feel produces the best benefits and has the least risk of injury. In this video I use a medicine ball, but the same form holds true whether you use a dumbbell, a Kettlebell, resistance band or cable weight. As I always say, if you’re going to do it – do it right! Hope you like what I have to say – and as usual comments are always VERY welcome. We’ll have another workout up in a few days time so be sure to check out my other exercise videos and join the Angry Trainer Fitness YouTube Channel! Alfons
