Resistance Band Bar High-To-Low Wood Chop
The Resistance Band Bar High-to-Low Wood Chop is a rotational Core exercise that works the Obliques (Side Abs) and the Rectus Abdominis (Front Abs). With the bands anchored at the top of the door, you pull the Resistance Band Bar down and across your body from eye level to past your outer knee, then return under control.
- Muscles Worked
- Obliques (Side Abs), Rectus Abdominis (Front Abs) · also Shoulders, Hips
- Equipment
- Door anchor, Resistance Band Bar
Set Up
- Anchor:
- Door anchor at the top of the door.
- Bands:
- Thread the bands through the door anchor and clip both ends to one end ring of the Resistance Band Bar.
- Body Position:
- Stand side-on to the door, far enough away that the bands are just starting to stretch. Grip the bar with one hand on each side of the center collar, the hand nearer the anchor palm up and the other palm down, so the attached end ring is at eye level and the other end ring at hip level. Keep your chest up, head straight and arms straight.
Movement
Rotate the bar down and across your body, bending your torso until the attached end ring passes your outer knee. Return to the starting position, controlling the resistance.
Points To Remember
- Keep your upper body relaxed as you rotate.
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Questions About The High-To-Low Wood Chop
What muscles does the Resistance Band Bar High-to-Low Wood Chop work?
The Resistance Band Bar High-to-Low Wood Chop works the Obliques (Side Abs) and the Rectus Abdominis (Front Abs). The Shoulders and hips help drive and stabilize the rotation.
What anchor height do I use for a High-to-Low Wood Chop?
The Resistance Band Bar High-to-Low Wood Chop uses a door anchor at the top of the door, so the bands pull from above as you chop down. The Low-to-High Wood Chop reverses the pattern with the anchor at the bottom of the door.