Obliques Flashcards
Oblique Spring Loads (Black Side)
<25: 1 gray
25-50: 1 white
50+: 0 springs
Oblique Spring Loads (Gray Side)
<25: 1 white
25-50: 1 gray
50+: 1 gray + 1 white
Twisted Plank (transition formula)
In 15 seconds, twisted plank on the [right]
In 12 seconds, forearms ____, [right] foot in front of [left foot] on ____
In 8 seconds, hips open towards the [left]
In 5 seconds, Twisted Plank on the [right]
3, 2, 1 Twisted Plank on the [right]
Twisted Plank (action/form cues)
- Engage your abs, keep your core pulled in
- Squeeze your glues - protect your lower back
- Straight line from head to tailbone - maintain neutral spine
- Eye gaze is straight down - decrease strain on neck
- Feet twisted
Twisted plank (modifications/amplifications/variations)
Modify: hands and toes, drop your knees
Amplify: Off black side - elbows line 2
Off gray side - feet or elbows line 4
Variations: hip/shoulder pulse, twisted plank up downs (arm opposite to active oblique initiates), twisted army crawl
Oblique Crunch spring loads (black side)
<25: 1 gray
25-50: 1 white
50+: 0 springs
Oblique Crunch spring loads (gray side)
<25: 1 white
25-50: 1 gray
50+: 1 gray + 1 white
Oblique Crunch - Transition Formula
In 15 seconds, oblique crunch on the [right]
In 12 seconds, forearms ____, right foot in front of left foot on ____
In 8 seconds, knees bend
In 5 seconds, Oblique Crunch on the [right]
3, 2, 1 Oblique Crunch on the [right]
Oblique Crunch (action/form cues)
- Squeeze your abs, increasing the contraction to crunch and bend knees into opposite elbow of active oblique. Straighten body to return to a twisted plank position.
- Shoulder stationary, stacked over elbows to protect spine and engage upper back
- Knees together during crunch to activate your inner thighs
- Eye gaze at belly button during crunch to maintain neutral spine and decrease strain on neck
Oblique Crunch (modifications/amplifications/variations)
Modify: hands + toes, drop knees
Amplify: Off black side - elbows to line 2, Off gray side - hands black platform bar or ground or feet or elbows back to line 4
Variations: hold at max tension, pulse elbows/shoulders out/in at max tension, pulse hips up/down at max tension
Elevated Oblique V-Up Spring Loads (gray side)
<25 classes: 1 white
25-50: 1 gray
50+: 1 gray + 1 white
Elevated Oblique V-Up - Transition Formula
In 15 seconds, elevated oblique v-up on the [right]
In 12 seconds, hands on handlebars, feet heel to toe behind strap [right on top of left]
In 8 seconds, hips lift
In 5 seconds hands on handlebars, feet heel to toe behind strap
3, 2, 1 elevated oblique v-up on the [right]
Elevated Oblique V-Up (action/form cues)
- Squeeze your active oblique, increase contraction to pike hips up to ceiling, drawing carriage in 80% of the way
- Shoulders are square t the back of the room
- Feet heel to toe to support balance and keep obliques active
- Legs straight
Elevated Oblique V-Up (modifications/amplifications/variations)
Modify: adjust spring load, flip handlebars, reverse crunch
Amplify: feet in front of strap, feet to line 4
Variations: hold at max tension (feet an inch behind hips) or elevated plank, pulse hips up/down at max tension or elevated plank, add plank extension, add push up, single arm
Twisted plank extension - spring loads (black side)
<25: 1 gray
25-50: 1 white
50+: 0 springs