Kneeling Chops with Resistance

  • Chopping is the downward oblique movement across the body from a high position to a low position.
  • The patient starts in kneeling with both arms raised up over the right shoulder holding onto handles that are attached to resistance bands.
  • Ask the patient to find a neutral lumbar spine then draw the belly in to maintain it throughout the exercise.
  • Instruct the patient to keep their eyes and head facing forward as they pull obliquely down and across their body towards the left knee extending both arms.
  • Their trunk should remain still and their spine in neutral as they perform 6-8 repetitions.
  • Then have them switch their hand positions and repeat the chopping motion in the opposite direction.
  • The patient can begin this exercise with their knees initially separated for a more stable base and then bring the knees closer together to increase the level of difficulty.
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