Exercise technique

suspended abdominal fallout

The suspended abdominal fallout is a challenging core exercise performed with a suspension trainer. It targets the abs and also engages the obliques and hip flexors. The movement requires significant core strength, stability, and control to maintain proper form while leaning forward and returning to the starting position.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach a suspension trainer to a high anchor point and adjust the straps to waist height.
  2. Stand facing away from the anchor point and hold the handles with your arms extended in front of you.
  3. Lean forward at the waist, keeping your body straight and your core engaged.
  4. Lower your body as far as you can while maintaining control and tension in your abs.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly raise your body back up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Obliques, Hip flexors.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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