17 Jan Aerial Abs Workout: Get a Strong and Toned Core
My hammocks are mainly for practicing aerial dance, but at times I love to do aerial fitness exercises to challenge my body. Here are 10 abs workout I love to do on the aerial hammock.
Why Aerial Fitness?
Aerial fitness literally brings your fitness challenge to the next level. You may recognize some exercises from TRX training, you may also achieve certain exercises with a chair or a couch. But having the hammock to assist your workout just gives you a wide range of possibilities to stay fit. If you are a fan of Aerial Hammock, you may also find it motivating to bring your fitness in the air.
10 Abs Workout with Aerial Hammock
1. Plank steps
Grab the floor and place the right foot in the hammock to get into a plank position.
Step the left leg to one step forward and return. Keep the back straight by bringing the butt up and down.
2. Plank knee tucks
Elbows down to a low plank position. Bring both feet inside the hammock. Tuck the knees to left and right.
3. Aerial crunch
Lean down on the hammock. Bring the knees in to the chest. Slowly bring them down and repeat.
4. Straddle Hold
Open the legs up to a straddle. Keep the chest lifted, no arching the back and hold the position for 30 seconds.
5. Straddle crunch
Bring the knees up and straighten the legs to a straddle. Keep the legs straight and slowly bring them down and back together, and repeat.
6. Aerial Side plank
Left foot in the hammock, elbows on the ground. Bring the hip up and down.
7. Windshield
Lean down on the hammock for straddle again. Repeat bringing the left leg to the right and back.
Then repeat the same movement for the right leg.
8. Hand to toes
Hook the left leg on the silk. Stretch the left hand and right leg out. Repeating reaching for the toes and back.
9. Dynamic Dip
Hands and feet on the ground to a tabletop position, right leg in the hammock.
Reach the left hand over to turn the body. Bring the left knee back to return, and repeat.
10. Plank to Elbowstand
Both feet in the hammock. come to a plank on the elbows. Bring the butt above the shoulders. Try to keep the back straight and repeat.
Discover more routines
Check out the other 5 Aerial Fitness routines on aerialpractice to achieve your aerial body! Challenge your body to be stronger in every practice.
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