Resistance Band Bar Low-To-High Wood Chop
The Resistance Band Bar Low-to-High Wood Chop is a rotational Core exercise that works the Obliques (Side Abs). With the bands anchored at the bottom of the door, you pull the Resistance Band Bar up and across your body from knee level to above eye level, then return under control.
- Muscles Worked
- Obliques (Side Abs) · also Rectus Abdominis (Front Abs), Shoulders, Hips
- Equipment
- Door anchor, Resistance Band Bar
Set Up
- Anchor:
- Door anchor at the bottom 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 knee level and the other end ring at hip level. Keep your chest up, head straight and abs in a slight crunch.
Movement
Rotate the bar up and across your body until the attached end ring is past and above eye level. 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 Low-To-High Wood Chop
What muscles does the Resistance Band Bar Low-to-High Wood Chop work?
The Resistance Band Bar Low-to-High Wood Chop works the Obliques (Side Abs), with help from the Front Abs, Shoulders and hips as you rotate the bar upward.
What is the difference between a Low-to-High and a High-to-Low Wood Chop?
The Resistance Band Bar Low-to-High Wood Chop uses a door anchor at the bottom of the door and rotates the bar upward from knee level to above eye level. The High-to-Low version anchors at the top of the door and chops downward past the knee.