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Pike compressions

  • Abs
  • Triceps
  • Hip Flexors

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Pike compressions
Level
Intermediate
Muscles
3
Equipment
Bodyweight

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01 / Steps

How to do it

  1. Sitting on the floor with your legs straight and feet together.

  2. Place your hands at knee-level and slightly lean your back forward.

  3. Lift both legs slightly at the same time, trying not to lean back.

  4. Lower them back to the floor to complete one repetition.

  5. Additionally, you must keep your legs straight and feet pointed at all times.

02 / Muscles

Muscles worked

  • Abs
  • Triceps
  • Hip Flexors

03 / Skills

What it trains

How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.

Strength25
Explosivity0
Technique25
Cardio5
Mobility30

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