How to Do Wheels To Heaven

Wheels To Heaven 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 Wheels To Heaven

  1. 01Lie flat on your back with your arms at your sides for stability.
  2. 02Extend your legs straight toward the ceiling so your body forms a ninety degree angle.
  3. 03Contract your abdominals to lift your hips directly upward toward the ceiling.
  4. 04Control the descent of your hips back to the floor without letting your legs fall forward.
  5. 05Exhale on the lift and inhale as you return to the starting position.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Wheels To Heaven

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

Avoid using momentum by ensuring your hips leave the floor through abdominal contraction rather than leg swinging.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Wheels To Heaven questions

What muscles does Wheels To Heaven work?

Wheels To Heaven is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Wheels To Heaven correctly?

Lie flat on your back with your arms at your sides for stability. Extend your legs straight toward the ceiling so your body forms a ninety degree angle. Contract your abdominals to lift your hips directly upward toward the ceiling. Control the descent of your hips back to the floor without letting your legs fall forward. Exhale on the lift and inhale as you return to the starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Wheels To Heaven?

Avoid using momentum by ensuring your hips leave the floor through abdominal contraction rather than leg swinging.

Is Wheels To Heaven suitable for beginners?

Wheels To Heaven is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Wheels To Heaven?

No. Wheels To Heaven is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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