the suspended Abdominal Pike

The Suspended Abdominal Pike is an unstable stability progression in which the feet are elevated in the Jungle Gym XT suspension trainer. Secure your feet in the D-shaped foot cradles of the Jungle Gym XT with your heals facing the handles. Position yourself so that the handles are directly below the anchor of the attachment. Start in a suspended front plank position with your elbows directly under your shoulders. For more info on set-up see suspended front plank (forearm).

how to perform the suspended Abdominal Pike (forearm)

Initiate the exercise by extending your knees away from the ground, forming a straight line from ear to ankle. Pull your toes toward your chest while raising your hips simultaneously, towards the ceiling; creating an inverted V. Hold the top position briefly then slowly decelerate to the starting position. Repeat. Maintain shoulder and elbow alignment throughout the exercise. Maintain neutral alignment at the end of each repetition.

the suspended Abdominal Pike

The Suspended Abdominal Pike is an unstable stability progression in which the feet are elevated in the Jungle Gym XT suspension trainer. Secure your feet in the D-shaped foot cradles of the Jungle Gym XT with your heals facing the handles. Position yourself so that the handles are directly below the anchor of the attachment. Start in a suspended front plank position with your wrists directly under your shoulders. For more info on set-up see suspended front plank (straight-arm).