Alternating Slide-out
Muscle Groups: Abs
Alternating Slide-out focuses on Abs, with Obliques, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Alternating Slide-out with proper form and technique.
- 1
Start on your knees with your hips directly over them, placing a slider or towel under each hand on the floor in front of you.
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Engage your core and keep your back straight as you slowly slide one hand forward, extending your arm out in front of you.
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Lower your chest towards the floor slightly, feeling the stretch in your abs, but avoid letting your hips sag.
- 4
Actively pull the slider back towards your body using your core and arm strength to return to the starting position.
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Repeat the movement by sliding the other hand forward, extending your arm and maintaining core engagement.
- 6
Pull the second slider back to the starting position to complete one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Alternating Slide-out primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Obliques, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Alternating Slide-out, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Alternating Slide-out, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
