How to do it
Keep your arms straight throughout the entire chopping arc to maximize reach.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and clasp your hands together in front of you.
- 2
Squat down, bringing your hands to the outside of your left knee.
- 3
Stand up and simultaneously twist your torso, raising your arms diagonally across your body to the right.
- 4
Repeat the chopping motion while squatting and standing for the desired number of repetitions.
- 5
Switch sides and perform the same motion on the opposite side.
Expert tip
Engage your abs and obliques by twisting from your torso, not just your arms, to get the full benefit of the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting knees cave inward during squat
- ✕Heels lifting off the floor
- ✕Squatting with an excessively narrow stance