Demo & instructions
Suspension Body Saw
Also known as: Strap Body Saw, Suspended Plank Saw
Instructions
A forearm plank with your feet in the straps, where you glide your whole body backward and forward like a saw. The further back you slide, the longer the lever and the harder your trunk works to stay straight.
- Movement
- Anti-extension
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Intermediate
- Typical range
- 6–15 reps
Setup
- 1Lower the foot cradles to about mid-calf height above the floor.
- 2Kneel facing away from the anchor, place your toes in the cradles, and set your forearms down with elbows under your shoulders.
- 3Lift your knees to reach a straight forearm plank with your feet suspended.
Execution
- 1Squeeze your glutes and tuck your ribs toward your hips.
- 2Push through your forearms to slide your body back a few inches, so your shoulders move behind your elbows.
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Equipment
Muscles worked
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
