SPRINGS: 1R1-3Y // 1B1-4W

SET-UP: 

  • Step toes in far back pockets

    • Mega: back pockets near 8&10

    • Maven: back pockets at 10&11

  • Push hands away from edge of high bars with elbows towards the floor

  • Lower chest so head and spine align with low bars

  • Push knees back into a modified plank

  • Eyes straight at platform and well opening with back of neck aligned with spine

MOVEMENT:

  • In your modified plank, bend your elbows in for 1, keep your elbows close to your ribs for 2, bend your elbows in for 3, pull your thighs forward for 4

  • Lengthen your arms out for 1, hold in your modified plank for 2, lengthen your arms out for 3, hold in your modified plank for 4

TIME: At least 1-2 minute

ACTION: Pressing against the tension

MUSCLE DRIVERS

  • Primary Movers: Triceps, rear delts (stabilize shoulder), pec major

  • Assisting Muscles: Forearm muscles, rotator cuff, serratus anterior

  • Stabilizers: Transverse abdominis, obliques, glute max/med, erector spine

  • Relaxed Muscles: Biceps, front delts

VARIATIONS:

  • Pulse Arms

  • Flying

  • Heavy Chest Press

MODIFICATIONS

  • Remove tension (yellows // whites)

  • Range of Motion

  • Hips in table top postiion

ADVANCEMENTS

  • Add more tension (yellows // whites)

PREGNANCY MODIFICATIONS

  • Should be safe