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Suspension Jackknife Pike

Feet-suspended high-plank pike lifting straight legs and hips toward the ceiling under strict trunk control.

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Exercise overview

Training details

AbsCoreHip FlexorsShoulders

Equipment

Suspension Trainer

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min 15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set the foot cradles low, place both feet in them, and establish a high plank with hands under the shoulders.
  2. 02Brace the abdomen and keep the body in one line without sagging through the lower back.
  3. 03Keep the legs straight as you lift the hips toward the ceiling and draw the feet toward the hands.
  4. 04Pause at the highest controlled pike without collapsing into the shoulders.
  5. 05Lower slowly to the plank, reset the brace, and repeat.

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