Here is a brilliant exercise for anyone wanting to improve speed, power, strength and athletic performance. This core exercise will benefit many sports because of the functional carry over effect. Not only that but it’s a great way to tone your abs.

How to perform the cable horizontal chop with a static lunge.

Stand in a split stance.

Hold the cable handle with the hand furthest away from the cable column and the other hand over the top.

Draw your belly button inwards.

Lower down as far as you comfortably can, rotate your torso away from the cable while simultaneously pulling the handle horizontally across your body.

Return to the start and repeat for desired number of repetitions.