How to Do Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 )

Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 ) is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 )

  1. 01Lie face down on the floor with the palms placed flat next to the ribs.
  2. 02Press into the hands to lift the chest and torso upward while keeping the hips on the floor.
  3. 03Extend the arms as far as comfortable without causing pinching in the lower back.
  4. 04Hold the top position for twenty seconds while breathing deeply into the diaphragm.
  5. 05Lower the torso back to the floor slowly to exit the stretch.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 )

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Drop the shoulders away from the ears and look toward the ceiling to lengthen the entire anterior chain.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 ) questions

What muscles does Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 ) work?

Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 ) is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 ) correctly?

Lie face down on the floor with the palms placed flat next to the ribs. Press into the hands to lift the chest and torso upward while keeping the hips on the floor. Extend the arms as far as comfortable without causing pinching in the lower back. Hold the top position for twenty seconds while breathing deeply into the diaphragm. Lower the torso back to the floor slowly to exit the stretch.

What is the A90 coach tip for Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 )?

Drop the shoulders away from the ears and look toward the ceiling to lengthen the entire anterior chain.

Is Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 ) suitable for beginners?

Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 ) is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 )?

No. Abdominal Stretch ( Version2 ) is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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