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Jack knife Floor
Muscles involved
The floor jackknife brings your hands and feet together in a V. It trains the entire abdominal wall.
How to do it
- Sit on the floor with one leg extended and the other bent.
- Support your hands behind you and slightly incline your torso, keeping your back straight.
- Alternate by bending and extending your knees in an aerial pedaling motion.
- Keep your abdomen contracted and coordinate your breathing with the movement.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your core activated to protect your lumbar region during the pedaling motion. - Coordinate your breathing with the movement: exhale when extending your leg. - Perform the movement in a controlled manner, prioritizing technique over speed.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Jack knife Floor: which muscles does it work?
Jack knife Floor mainly works: Abs. It also involves: Rectus abdominis.
What is Jack knife Floor good for?
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