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Corkscrew
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Corkscrew exercise works the abdominal muscles, especially the obliques. It stretches the hip flexors and massages the lower back. This exercise also challenges the adductor muscles of the inner thighs as you press and hold your legs together throughout.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Lie on your back, palms down by your sides. Stretch your legs straight above your torso, perpendicular to the floor. Cross one leg over the other. -
Step 2
Squeeze your body and move your legs in a circle. As you complete the circle, press your hands into the floor and lift your hips to lift your legs as high above your head as possible. Lower your hips and stretch your legs back to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Corkscrew targets Abs, Back, Obliques as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Keep your palms on the floor throughout the exercise.
- Raise your hips with abs, not momentum.
- Your neck should always remain in line with your spine.
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