U-Boat
Muscle Groups: Abs, Hips
U-Boat focuses on Abs, Hips.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform U-Boat with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a forearm plank position, with your elbows directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
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Keeping your core engaged, rotate your hips to the right, lowering your right hip towards the floor without letting it touch.
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Smoothly sweep your hips in a 'U' shape, lifting them through the center and then rotating to the left, lowering your left hip towards the floor.
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Continue this fluid, controlled motion, alternating sides as if tracing a 'U' with your hips.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed U-Boat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as U-Boat, 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.
