full maltese
The full maltese is an advanced bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the abs, with significant involvement of the shoulders and chest. It requires a high degree of core strength, balance, and body control, making it a challenging movement for most practitioners.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~7.5/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
absCORE
Secondary Muscles
shoulderschest
Instructions
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended straight out to the sides.
- Slowly lean forward, keeping your arms straight, until your upper body is parallel to the ground.
- Engage your core and hold this position for a few seconds.
- Return to the starting position by pushing through your feet and standing back up.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
