Tutorial: Kinesis Low to High Chop

25th June 2018

The Kinesis low to high chop is a whole-body exercise that activates coordination. You’ll be using your upper body and your lower body to replicate a movement that is daily used in numerous chores.

 WHAT

  • Kinesis low to high chop is a functional exercise.
  • Builds up core strength and stability combined with torso rotation.
  • Generates power and strength in the lower and upper body.

 HOW

  • Standing with your back turned to the Kinesis One, hold one of the cable grips with both hands and twist your torso with arms extended.
  • Feet must point to the cable side and you must be in a lunge position.
  • Activate your core.
  • Rotate your ankle to opposite side.
  • As you twist your hip activating both abs and glutes, extend your legs and use your back and chest to stabilize the scapula and elevate your arms until your head.
  • The movement must be finished with both feet pointed to opposite cable on a lunge position.
  • Turn to the initial position, twisting your torso, and stabilizing the scapula.

 WHY

  • Increases functional strength and mobility in a full-body activation mode.
  • Promotes core activation.
  • Promotes coordination.
  • Promotes joint mobility.
  • Increases power.
  • Increases agility.

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