Exercises / Intermediate
Pike compressions
- Abs
- Triceps
- Hip Flexors
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Sitting on the floor with your legs straight and feet together.
Place your hands at knee-level and slightly lean your back forward.
Lift both legs slightly at the same time, trying not to lean back.
Lower them back to the floor to complete one repetition.
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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