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- Obliques
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- Bodyweight
Diagonal Chop Left
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Diagonal Chop Left is a bodyweight exercise targeting Obliques (External Oblique, Internal Oblique).
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How to perform it
- Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, clasping your hands together and holding them extended opposite your chest.
- Rotate your torso and simultaneously bring your hands diagonally across your body towards your left hip, bending your knees slightly as you turn.
- Keep your arms extended and pivot your right foot as you rotate to protect your knee from strain.
- Return to the starting position in a controlled manner, bringing your hands back opposite your chest.
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Variations and related exercises
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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