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Stability Ball Knee In’s
Stability Ball Knee In's -
Plate Knee Tucks
This is another great exercise to do with limited equipment or with beginner athletes. -
Plank With March
Perform the plank by holding yourself on your elbows and toes, keeping your body in a straight line -
Plank With Band
The plank exercise is a simple, yet difficult exercise that will work on the stabilization of the abdominal muscles. -
Plank with Alternating Arm
Perform the plank by holding yourself on your elbows and toes, keeping your body in a straight line. -
Plank Hold
The plank exercise is a simple, yet difficult exercise that will work on the stabilization of the abdominal muscles. -
Partner Leg Lifts
This is an old favorite from high school. -
L-Sit Ring Pull Ups
Short on time or simply want a more challenging pull movement. -
Hanging Leg Raise
This exercise is designed to strengthen your abdominals. -
Leverage Double Rotations
The double bar version loads the rotation more and on this version I definitely prefer the natural rotation of the feet. -
Crunches
I'm not going to explain this exercise because everyone has done it before and there are a million places and people (at the gym, on the internet, on DVD's, your grandmother) that will tell you how to do this exercise. -
Abdominal Wheel
This isn't an exercise for everyone as it requires great core strength. -
Russian Twist with Sledge
Leave it to Martin Rooney to show me a bunch of stuff I have never seen before. -
Rainbows
This is a very difficult ab exercise. -
DB Torso Rotations on a Swiss Ball
Hips up and posterior chain engaged throughout the movement. -
Braced Squats – Version 2
Maintain upright, neutral torso posture throughout the execution of squat. -
Side Plank with Kettlebell
Perform a side plank and hold a kettlebell in your top hand, with your arm extended straight. -
Ankle Drag
We all know sled dragging is great for GPP -
Squatting Med Ball Throw
This is one variation of throwing a medicine ball. -
Spread Eagle Sit Ups with Med Ball
This one is as old school as you can get. -
Windshield Wipers
Torso Strength and Stability Supplemental Means -
Keg Zercher Squat
Another great strongman exercise using the keg! -
Keg Loading (rotational)
Stand next to a higher object (table, barrel, tires, etc). -
Short Spud Strap Ab Pulldowns
I tried really hard to like ab pulldowns. -
Reverse Cable Side Bends
This movement is performed on your standard lat machine with the use of a single D-handle. -
Long Spud Strap Ab Pulldown
This exercise, like most sporting activities, is done standing which all of the "sport specific" guys will love. -
Cable Zercher Squat
The Zercher squat has been one of the biggest secrets of powerlifters over the years. -
Bent Over Cable Press
I will admit it. This is one movement I discovered just screwing around in the gym. -
Blast Strap Side Bends
These are pretty tough. -
Abdominal Fall Out with Blast Straps
Begin this exercise in the same position as the suspended push-up. -
Zercher Squat WithFat Bar
This is an awesome lift for the lower AND upper body. -
Uneven BB Side Bends
This is a variation of the traditional side bend that can really be difficult. -
Suitcase Deadlift
Place the bar on the floor or on the safety pins of a power rack. -
Barbell Rotational Abs- Elbows In
I love this exercise. It's a great rotational ab exercise that powerlifters and athletes alike should use. -
Barbell Abs- Arms Straight
Hold the collar of the barbell with both hands, interlocking your fingers for a good grip. -
Leverage Abs – Lying
Lie down on the ground and have someone hand you the bar. -
Standing Band Crunches
This is one of my favorite high rep ab exercises. -
Side Bends w/ Band
Hook a band underneath the power rack. -
Leg Raises with Mini Band (med ball)
Loop a mini band to a power rack or other stable piece of equipment. -
Band Trunk Flexion
Band Trunk Flexion -
Band Snap Downs
Great for developing power in the upper body and hips. -
Abdominal Fall Outs
Begin this exercise in the same position as the suspended push-up. -
GHR Ab Crunch
This is a great ab exercise. It works really well on a glute ham raise because of the curved pad, but if you can find another piece of equipment to do it on, by all means, get creative! -
Band Abdominal Crunch
Ensure tension in band at start of this movement.