Videos » Exercise Encyclopedia » Abdominals » Trunk Twist (Chopper)

Instructions

• Hold the cable with both hands
• Draw the cable down across your body while twisting at the trunk
• (Like swinging an axe)
• Lower the cable back to the start position
• All movement should be generated by your obliques, try to minimize the use of the arms
• Note - Keep your legs bent so you do not twist at the knee

Muscles involved

• Rectus Abdominis
• Obliques