Today we are going to cover the Plank Hip Twist.
It is a Pilates compound exercise that will help you to develop your core strength, it also tightens and trims down your waist.
It has a beginner level difficulty level. Before using this exercise, you should be able to perform the Traditional Plank and the Side Plank.
In this article, we will cover how to do the exercise with video and image examples. We include a step by step description detailing exactly how you perform it.
The equipment you will need and the different muscles that get trained.
The X Push-Up is a compound pushing exercise. It will help you to create significant chest and shoulder strength.
X Push-ups focus less on your core than the traditional push-up. However, it places a higher focus on your arms, shoulders, and chest compared to the regular version.
Read on to learn how to perform this exercise.
Planks will help you to develop and maintain a healthy athletic body. Today we are covering another variation of the plank.
The most common names for this exercise is Plank Ups, Plank Up Downs, and the Plank Push-Up.
Being a calisthenic(body weight) training method makes it perfect for days when you are traveling or otherwise cannot get to a gym.
In this article, we will have a written step by step description on how to perform Plank Up Downs.
It will also include a video and image example showing how to do the movement.
We are covering the Crucifix Push Up in today's post.
The Crucifix Pushup is a compound pushing exercise. It requires you to have significant chest and shoulder strength.
This post will cover exactly how you perform it with proper form. It will include a video and image example and a step by step description on how to do the movement.
The different muscles it works. Its difficulty level, and the various pieces of equipment you will need.
The article will then outline the benefits to adding it to your training routine. We will also cover some basic training tips for performing this lift.
Use the Pile Squat today and start strengthening your legs for the future.
The Pile Squat uses a similar stance to the pliè and sumo squat. Both of these variations have your feet in a unique position.
Your feet will be pointing outwards away from your body. You will use a wide stance and point the feet outwards by approximately 30 degrees.
This article will cover how you do the exercise with proper form. It will include a video and image example with a step by step description on how to perform it.
We are going to look at another variation to one of the best exercises there is (Squats).
Tip Toe Squat are different from many variations since you will not be moving maximal weight.
This exercise is all about building your stability. It is also shown to improve your balance.
It is going to focus on working many of the stability muscles in your lower body.
We will cover two different variations of tip toe squats that you can perform. The first is the traditional tip toe squat also called the Yoga Squat or the Skinny Tip Toe Squat.
The Lateral Plank Walk is a full body exercise that mainly targets your core and shoulders.
It is a calisthenics and pilates exercise. We will cover the two different variations that are commonly used.
The first version is for people looking for a beginner difficulty. The second is a more advanced variation.
If you are just beginning your fitness journey, you should start with the first variation outlined in this article. When you can do it for at least 30 seconds, you can move to the second variation.
We are going to look to another superhero themed lift for this article. Last was the Superman Plank this time we are looking at Spiderman Planks.
This Plank variation is also commonly referred to as the Knee Pull-in Plank. It is a Calisthenics and Pilates training method.
Using planks is a great way for you to increase your core strength and improve your co-ordination and balance.
In this article, we are going to cover several different aspects of the Spiderman Plank.
First, we will cover how to perform the Spiderman Plank with video (above), and image examples. Then will cover how to do the movement with step by step instructions.
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