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full maltese

full maltese exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: body weight.

full maltese exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

shoulders, chest

How to perform

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