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Side Jackknife

Total Body / Calisthenics / Beginner

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side jackknife is a total body and calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the obliques ...more

side jackknife is a total body and calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the obliques.

The only side jackknife equipment that you really need is the following: exercise mat. There are however many different side jackknife variations that you can try out that may require different types of side jackknife equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper side jackknife form is easy with the step by step side jackknife instructions, side jackknife tips, and the instructional side jackknife technique video on this page. side jackknife is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the side jackknife video, learn how to do the side jackknife, and then be sure and browse through the side jackknife workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep your lower arm in a comfortable position. You can keep your hand on your waist, or extend your arm out on the floor.
  2. Use controlled movements to really work the obliques.

Variations

  1. Add ankle weights to intensify the workout.
  2. Raise both legs simultaneously.

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  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Exercise Mat

Tips

  1. Keep your lower arm in a comfortable position. You can keep your hand on your waist, or extend your arm out on the floor.
  2. Use controlled movements to really work the obliques.

Variations

  1. Add ankle weights to intensify the workout.
  2. Raise both legs simultaneously.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation