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No matter the number of hours you’ve spent at the gym, your form can always be struggling. In the end, some of those gym machines can be pretty complicated. One move that’s often done incorrectly? The axe chop.
This move could be fantastic for toning your back and abs-and particularly those hard-to-target obliques. The axe chop is also considered a practical exercise, which means it directly means exercise you need to do every day, making it an ideal proceed to incorporate into your fitness routine. The only issue? Should you use this exercise incorrectly, it could lead to a slew of problems, for example unnecessary soreness as well as injuries. In this video, watch Planet Fitness Trainer Maria Almonte demonstrate how to get the most from the axe chop without creating any stress on your body.
When testing out the axe chop for yourself, keep these form notes in your mind. For starters, when you go onto the machine, don’t stand facing the cables. Instead, position yourself perpendicular to the machine. Next, make sure to hold the cables firmly while you complete the move. Whenever you pull the cables, rotate them and glide in the direction that you’re facing. Keep the elbows straight the entire time, try not to lock or hyperextend them. And also to prevent back injury, avoid arching your spine. Finally, be sure to pull your arm out for any full range of movement in order to really reap the benefits of this move!
