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Slow climber

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the front delts, quads. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: High plank, hands under the shoulders.
  2. Draw one knee to the chest over three seconds
  3. Return it just as slowly and switch

Muscles worked

Slow climber: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

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