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straddle maltese

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

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