The Flat Bench Leg Pull-In is a Calisenthetic(body weight) Compound exercise that will help you to strengthen your core.
It is suitable for people who are just beginning their fitness journey, and it has a low chance of injury when performed correctly.
This article will include a video, image and written step by step description on how to do theFlat Bench Leg Pull-In exercise.
Its difficulty level, the equipment you need to do it. The different muscle groups that get worked when you perform it.
The benefits you get when adding it to your training routine. Also, some different training cues to use when you are performing it.
Today we are going to look at another Calisthenics(bodyweight) abdominal exercise. This exercise is a compound(multi-joint) movement. The Bent Knee Hip Raise is another useful exercise to use when you are traveling or on days you just can't make it to your local gym.
This article will include a video, image and written step by step description on how to do the Bent Knee Hip Raise also commonly called the Reverse Crunch exercise.
Its difficulty level, the equipment you need to do it. The different muscle groups that get worked when you perform it.
The benefits you get when adding it to your training routine. Also, some different training cues to use when you are performing it.
Looking to add some challenging core training with minimal equipment then add the Swiss Ball Jackknife to your training routine today. This exercise also gets referred to as Abdominal Knee Tucks.
You should be at an intermediate fitness level or higher before you attempt to add this lift to your training routine.
The Swiss Ball Jackknife is a Compound(multi-joint) Calisthenics/Pilates exercise.
This article will include a video, image and written step by step description on how to do this exercise.
Its difficulty level, the equipment you need to do it. The different muscle groups that get worked when you perform it.
The benefits you get when adding it to your training routine. Also, some different training cues to use when you are performing it.
This article will cover how you perform the Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise exercise.
We will include video, image and a written step by step description on how to do this exercise.
Its difficulty level, the equipment you need to do it. The different muscle groups that get worked when you perform it.
The benefits you get when adding it to your training routine. Also, some different training cues to use when you are performing it.
Step 1: Lie down on a weighted bench with your back flat on the bench and your legs extended in front of you off of the end.
Step 2: There are two different possible positions for your hands. 1) You can put your palms down under your glutes or 2) have your hands at the sides holding on to the bench.
You are now in the starting position.
Step 3: Keep your legs extended and as straight as possible exhale and raise your feet until your legs form a 90-degree angle with the floor. When your legs reach 90 degrees, squeeze your core and hold this position for one to two seconds.
Step 1: To get into the starting position start by lying flat on your back. Now bend your arms and place them on the ground by your ears with the forearms vertical to the floor. Bend your knees and bring your feet in towards your butt. Drive through your hips and press through your shoulders and triceps raising your body off of the floor.
Step 2: Now extend your elbows pressing your body up pushing your head through your arms until your arms are nearing lockout.
Step by Step Description
Step 1: Move to the start position by placing your calves and the tops of your sneakers onto the top of a swiss ball. Place the palms of your hands on the floor directly under your shoulders. Tighten your Core, Quads, Butt and pull your shoulders down and back.
The easiest way to move into this position is to stand in front of the stability ball. Lean over the ball, so your stomach is resting on it. Place your hands on the floor and walk your hands away from the ball.
Your body should now form a straight line from your shoulders to your heels.
Step 2: Keep your legs as straight as you can (remember to keep squeezing your quadriceps). Now bend at the hips and try to pull your feet towards the chest allowing the ball to roll forwards.
This article will cover everything you need to know to add and properly execute the Swiss Ball Plank into your training routine.
This article will include a video, image and a written step by step description on how to do this exercise.
Its difficulty level, the equipment you need to do it. The different muscle groups that get worked when you use this exercise.
The benefits you get when adding it to your training routine. Also, some different training cues to use when you are performing it.
Looking to work on your back, biceps and build a strong core than the Gorilla Chin Crunch is the exercise for you.
We will cover everything you need to know for adding the Gorilla Chin Crunch into your training routine.
This article will include a video, image and a written step by step description on how to do this exercise.
Its difficulty level, the equipment you need to do it. The different muscle groups that get worked when you use this exercise.
The benefits you get when adding it to your training routine. Also, some different training cues to use when you are performing it.
Before moving to this exercise, you should be able to perform at least five repetitions of Chin-ups and knee raises. If you are not at that level yet, you need to spend some time building your strength with the basic compound movements(pull-ups, chin-ups, bent over row, planks, knee raises, etc.).
We will cover everything you need to know for adding the Typewriter Push-Up into your training routine.
This article will include a video, image and a written step by step description on how to do this exercise.
Its difficulty level, the equipment you need to do it. The different muscle groups that get worked when you use this exercise.
The benefits you get when adding it to your training routine. Also, some different training cues to use when you are performing it.
This lift uses a complicated movement pattern for most people who are just starting to use this lift. Do not worry if you can not perform it at first. Just keep practicing, and slowly you will gain the balance required to complete this exercise.
This article will cover how you perform the Shrimp Squat also commonly known as the knee-tap squat and the airborne lunge.
This exercise is a challenging single leg bodyweight squat. Unlike the pistol squat with this variation your non-squatting leg gets held behind your body instead of in front.
This article will include video, image and a written step by step description on how to do this exercise.
Its difficulty level, the equipment you need to do it. The different muscle groups that get worked when you use this exercise.
The benefits you get when adding it to your training routine. Also, some different training cues to use when you are performing it.
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