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Straddle maltese

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Straddle 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
Logged as
Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Start by hanging from a pair of rings with your arms fully extended and your body in a straight line.
  2. 2Spread your legs wide apart, forming a straddle position.
  3. 3Engage your core and slowly lower your body until your arms are parallel to the ground.
  4. 4Hold this position for a few seconds, then push yourself back up to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Full malteseBodyweight
  • Straddle plancheBodyweight
  • Frog plancheBodyweight
  • Full plancheBodyweight
  • Lean plancheBodyweight
  • Barbell rollerout from benchBarbell

Easier variations

  • Dead bugBodyweight
  • Shoulder tapBodyweight
  • Lever seated crunchMachine
  • Lever seated crunch (chest pad)Machine
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