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Straddle Maltese

An exercise for the Waist - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partWaist Target muscleAbs EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Abs (primary)ShouldersChest

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