Ab & Back Exercises
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Ab Rollout
AKA Ab wheel, evil wheel The ab rollout is an exercise that strengthens the abs isometrically and the hip flexors dynamically. Execution Hold an ab-wheel or barbell ...
AKA Ab wheel, evil wheel The ab rollout is an exercise that strengthens the abs isometrically and the hip flexors dynamically. Execution Hold an ab-wheel or barbell ...
Back Extension (Hyperextension)
AKA Hyperextension, hyper The back extension or hyperextension is a very basic but very effective exercise for strengthening the extensors of the back to maintain the arch needed in weightl...
AKA Hyperextension, hyper The back extension or hyperextension is a very basic but very effective exercise for strengthening the extensors of the back to maintain the arch needed in weightl...
Back Plank
AKA inverted plank The back plank is a simple exercise for strengthening isometric back extension. Execution Place the upper back and lower legs on elevated surfaces...
AKA inverted plank The back plank is a simple exercise for strengthening isometric back extension. Execution Place the upper back and lower legs on elevated surfaces...
Cross Chop
The cross chop is a rotation trunk exercise that can be done with a range of implements. Execution Hold a weighted implement (kettlebell, plate, sandbag, medicine ball, etc.)...
The cross chop is a rotation trunk exercise that can be done with a range of implements. Execution Hold a weighted implement (kettlebell, plate, sandbag, medicine ball, etc.)...
Crunch
The crunch is a simple trunk flexion exercise. Execution Lie supine with the knees and hips bent to place the feet flat on the floor. Hold the fingers at the sides of the hea...
The crunch is a simple trunk flexion exercise. Execution Lie supine with the knees and hips bent to place the feet flat on the floor. Hold the fingers at the sides of the hea...
Decline Sit-Up
The decline sit-up is a trunk and hip flexion exercise that allows greater difficulty through a longer range of motion compared to the sit-up. Execution Secure your feet in t...
The decline sit-up is a trunk and hip flexion exercise that allows greater difficulty through a longer range of motion compared to the sit-up. Execution Secure your feet in t...
GHD Sit-up
AKA Roman chair sit-up The GHD sit-up is an ab and hip flexion exercise with an extended range of motion. Execution Set up a glute-ham bench or Roman chair to place ...
AKA Roman chair sit-up The GHD sit-up is an ab and hip flexion exercise with an extended range of motion. Execution Set up a glute-ham bench or Roman chair to place ...
GHD Sit-up Hold
The GHD sit-up hold is a simple isometric ab exercise and a nice break from planks, which are the most boring ab exercise ever created. Execution Set up in a glute-ham bench ...
The GHD sit-up hold is a simple isometric ab exercise and a nice break from planks, which are the most boring ab exercise ever created. Execution Set up in a glute-ham bench ...
Hanging Leg Raise
AKA HLR, toes to bar The hanging leg raise is an advanced ab and hip flexor exercise. Execution Hang from a pull-up bar or stall bars. Without swinging, lift straigh...
AKA HLR, toes to bar The hanging leg raise is an advanced ab and hip flexor exercise. Execution Hang from a pull-up bar or stall bars. Without swinging, lift straigh...
Hollow Rock
Hollow Rock The hollow rock is a static ab exercise that can be used as some variation for the unweighted plank. Execution Lie on your back with your arms overhead a...
Hollow Rock The hollow rock is a static ab exercise that can be used as some variation for the unweighted plank. Execution Lie on your back with your arms overhead a...
Jack Knife
The jack knife is an advanced variation of the sit-up involving the raising of both the legs and trunk. Execution Lie on the floor with the legs extended straight and your ha...
The jack knife is an advanced variation of the sit-up involving the raising of both the legs and trunk. Execution Lie on the floor with the legs extended straight and your ha...
Plank
The plank is the most basic static trunk stability exercise, but is also very effective. Execution With the feet together and toes on the floor, and elbows bent and resting o...
The plank is the most basic static trunk stability exercise, but is also very effective. Execution With the feet together and toes on the floor, and elbows bent and resting o...
Reverse Crunch
The reverse crunch is a variation of the crunch in which the legs and hips move while the trunk is anchored. Execution Lie on the floor and hold a stable rack or post behind ...
The reverse crunch is a variation of the crunch in which the legs and hips move while the trunk is anchored. Execution Lie on the floor and hold a stable rack or post behind ...
Rotating Back Extension
The rotating back extension is a variation of the back extension that adds rotation to address more of the trunk. Execution Perform a back extension but rotate as you extend ...
The rotating back extension is a variation of the back extension that adds rotation to address more of the trunk. Execution Perform a back extension but rotate as you extend ...
Sit-Up
The sit-up is the most basic trunk and hip flexion ab exercise. Execution Lie supine on the floor with the knees and hips bent to place the feet flat on the floor (the feet c...
The sit-up is the most basic trunk and hip flexion ab exercise. Execution Lie supine on the floor with the knees and hips bent to place the feet flat on the floor (the feet c...
Standing Twist
AKA Standing plate twist, standing rotation The standing twist is the simplest trunk rotation exercise. Execution Stand with the feet about shoulder width and hold a...
AKA Standing plate twist, standing rotation The standing twist is the simplest trunk rotation exercise. Execution Stand with the feet about shoulder width and hold a...
Upper Back Extension
The upper back extension is a simple exercise to strengthen thoracic spine extension. Execution Lie on your stomach and place a dumbbell behind your neck, holding it in place...
The upper back extension is a simple exercise to strengthen thoracic spine extension. Execution Lie on your stomach and place a dumbbell behind your neck, holding it in place...
V-Up
The V-up is an ab and hip flexor exercise that can be considered an advanced variation of the jack knife. Execution Lie on the floor with the legs extended straight and your ...
The V-up is an ab and hip flexor exercise that can be considered an advanced variation of the jack knife. Execution Lie on the floor with the legs extended straight and your ...
Windshield Wiper
The windshield wiper is an advanced trunk rotational strength and stamina exercise Execution While hanging from a pull-up bar, lift your torso to horizontal with the hips fle...
The windshield wiper is an advanced trunk rotational strength and stamina exercise Execution While hanging from a pull-up bar, lift your torso to horizontal with the hips fle...
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