Core exercise
Half-Kneeling Cable Chop
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A diagonal cable pull from a half-kneeling stance that trains trunk control and core stability.
How to perform it
Attach a rope to a high cable and kneel beside it with the inside knee up.
Hold the rope with both hands near the cable machine.
Exhale as you pull diagonally across your body toward the opposite hip.
Control the rope back to the start and repeat, then switch sides.
Coaching cues
- Stay tall through the half-kneeling stance
- Pull in a smooth diagonal line
- Keep ribs stacked over your pelvis
- Do not let the cable pull you out of position
Make it easier
Reduce the weight or shorten the range.
Make it harder
Use a narrower stance or slow the return.
What it trains
Core stabilityObliquesRotational controlHip stability
Programming
8–12 reps per side, 2–3 sets.
General educational content, not individualized medical care. Use pain-free ranges and seek qualified guidance for injury, health, pregnancy or recovery concerns.
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