Straight-Arm Body Saw

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  • Valslide

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straight-arm body saw is a calisthenics and total body exercise that primarily targets the abs and to a lesser degree also targets the hip flexors, lats, lower back, obliques and shoulders ...more

straight-arm body saw is a calisthenics and total body exercise that primarily targets the abs and to a lesser degree also targets the hip flexors, lats, lower back, obliques and shoulders.

The only straight-arm body saw equipment that you really need is the following: valslide. There are however many different straight-arm body saw variations that you can try out that may require different types of straight-arm body saw equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

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

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Tips

  1. Keep your body in straight line the entire time. Avoid allowing your hips to dip or rise up.
  2. Be sure your shoulders are thoroughly warmed up and strong enough to support this motion. Avoid performing exercise if you have any preexisting shoulder problems.
  3. Keep your core tight throughout the movement and take quick deep breaths throughout.

Variations

  1. For an easier variation, place your elbows and forearms on the ground and perform exercise as described above.
  2. Place a weighted vest or have a partner place a weight plate on your back for increased resistance.
  3. Hold the extended arm position as long as you can, just as you would for a traditional plank.

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  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Valslide

Similar Exercises

Tips

  1. Keep your body in straight line the entire time. Avoid allowing your hips to dip or rise up.
  2. Be sure your shoulders are thoroughly warmed up and strong enough to support this motion. Avoid performing exercise if you have any preexisting shoulder problems.
  3. Keep your core tight throughout the movement and take quick deep breaths throughout.

Variations

  1. For an easier variation, place your elbows and forearms on the ground and perform exercise as described above.
  2. Place a weighted vest or have a partner place a weight plate on your back for increased resistance.
  3. Hold the extended arm position as long as you can, just as you would for a traditional plank.

Types

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