Leg Squat Through Ring
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muscles: | Rectus Abdominis |
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auxiliary muscles: | Lower Back, Teres Muscles, Deltoids, Quadriceps |
required: | Barbell or EZ Bar or Broomstick |
optional: | Weight Cuffs |
fitness level: | Hard |
exercise type: | Strength |
Variations available (16) |
General And Specifics
- this intensive abdominal muscle exercise trains abs and legs as well as coordination and stability
Starting Position
- grasp one of the exercise equipment named above with both hands and sit down on the floor
- the distance between the hands is a bit wider than shoulder width
- stretch out the arms to the ceiling and hold the equipment above your head
- now stretch out your legs in front of you
- the feet touch each other
Correct Execution
- lean back a little
- lift the legs a bit, so that they hover above the floor almost parallel (only the bottom touches the ground)
- let the arms sink down in a flowing motion, bend the legs and lead them through the ring formed by your arms and the exercise equipment
- now stretch out the legs again
- the equipment touches your bottom
- invert the movement, go back to the starting position
- do this as often as you want
tip for the workout
- wear weight cuffs to impede your workout