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Full maltese

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Full maltese is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the front delts and chest.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Front deltsChest

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
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Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended straight out to the sides.
  2. 2Slowly lean forward, keeping your arms straight, until your upper body is parallel to the ground.
  3. 3Engage your core and hold this position for a few seconds.
  4. 4Return to the starting position by pushing through your feet and standing back up.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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