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Dumbbell Diagonal Chop
The Dumbbell Diagonal Chop is a dumbbell exercise that targets the obliques, with the core assisting. Follow the 6 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
Step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart while holding a dumbbell with both hands.
- Extend your arms slightly and rotate your torso to lift the dumbbell up over one shoulder.
- Engage your core and pull the dumbbell diagonally downward across your body toward the opposite hip.
- Allow your hips and knees to bend slightly as you chop down to maintain balance.
- Return to the starting position in a controlled motion.
- Complete the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
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