Functional Chop

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Functional Chop

This exercise is used to strengthen and train the abdominal core as well as the shoulder complex and the anterior core muscular stabilizing system. Perform 3 sets of 10.

(1)Begin in a squat position (similar to hip hinge exercise). Your knees should be behind your toes. Your shoulders and hips should both face forward. One arm should be extended upward and out holding the resistance band. (Note the band should be attached above your head height)

*Do NOT shrug your shoulders through this motion. Your shoulders should remain pressed back and down.

(2)Next, lunge away from the hand holding the resistance band. Your foot should continue to point forward (red arrow). As you lunge, keep you arm straight while bringing your hand toward the opposite knee as shown.

*Do NOT rotate your hips, or the free shoulder.

*This exercise should be done slowly counting to 2 as you move.

*Also be sure to keep your abdominal core contracted while you perform this exercise