How to do it
Exhale sharply as you pull the dumbbell back to center above your chest.
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Lie on your back with your legs bent and feet flat on the floor.
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Hold a dumbbell with both hands above your chest, arms fully extended.
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Brace your core and lower the dumbbell to one side towards the floor, keeping your arms straight.
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Use your abs to pull the weight back to the starting position.
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Repeat on the other side.
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Continue alternating sides for the desired number of reps.
Expert tip
Control the weight throughout the movement and avoid using momentum to swing the dumbbell.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows as the dumbbell descends
- ✕Hips lifting off the floor during the chop
- ✕Letting the dumbbell rest on the floor