- Rectus Abdominus
- External and Internal Obliques
- Tensor Fascia Latae
- Gluteus Medius
Stabalizers
- Triceps
- Pectoralis Major
- Serratus Anterior
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Oblique Jacknifes
Oblique Jacknifes strengthen the obliques, abdominals and hip abductors. The movement is a progression of the standard jacknife and requires a higher degree of upper body and core strength. To build up to performing this movement practice standard jacknifes, push ups, side bridges and oblique crunches
Functional Benefit
The oblique jacknife is beneficial for sports involving rotation and lateral movement. The leg adductors and external rotators are also active through out the movement making the exercise beneficial for those with tight inner thigh muscles and internally rotated hips. A degree of shoulder stability is also required
Exercise Technique Tips - Oblique Jacknife
- Keep your knees high in the tuck position
- Reach your knee as close to the opposing arm as possible in the tuck position
- Pause briefly in the extended bridge position
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