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Strength Exercise Ball

Stability Ball Pike

The Stability Ball Pike is an advanced abdominal exercise performed from a plank with the shins supported on an exercise ball. The abdominals lift the hips and control the ret...

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Strength Cable

Standing Cable Lift

The Standing Cable Lift moves resistance diagonally from a low pulley toward the opposite side overhead. The abdominals coordinate the rotation while the shoulders and lower b...

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Stretching

Standing Lateral Stretch

The Standing Lateral Stretch bends the torso gently to one side while the opposite arm reaches overhead. The side of the abdominal wall and surrounding trunk tissues are the m...

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Strength Cable

Standing Rope Crunch

The Standing Rope Crunch uses a high cable to resist spinal flexion. The abdominals draw the rib cage and pelvis closer while the legs and hips stabilize the standing position...

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Stretching Body Only

Stomach Vacuum

The Stomach Vacuum is an isometric abdominal drill that involves drawing the abdomen inward and maintaining that position while continuing to breathe. It can be practiced stan...

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Strength Other

Suspended Fallout

The Suspended Fallout is an advanced abdominal exercise performed while leaning into suspension straps. As the arms travel overhead, the abdominals resist the torso and pelvis...

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Strength Other

Suspended Reverse Crunch

The Suspended Reverse Crunch begins in a plank with the feet supported in suspension straps. The abdominals flex the hips and pelvis as the knees travel toward the torso, then...

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