14 basic full-body exercises for your sling training

Here you will find 14 Very effective basic full-body exercises that will help you improve your strength, stability, and mobility. Perform each exercise so that you are at least 3 x 12 repetitions create.

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1. Back – standing rowing

Body in a line; leaning backward; arms stretched; grip neutral
Pull arms back close to the body
Hands at chest height; body in a straight line; hold briefly
Arms stretched out close to the body; body in a straight line; leaning backward

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2. Back – Half Cover

Body in a line; leaning backwards; arms stretched; overhand grip
Press straight arms from chest to pelvic height
Straight hands at pelvic level; body in a straight line; hold briefly
Pull arms from pelvic to chest height; body in a straight line; tilted backward

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3. Shoulders – Butterfly reverse (flying)

Body in a line; leaning backward; arms stretched; grip neutral
Pull outstretched arms outwards
Hands almost behind the body; body in a line; hold briefly
Bring arms together in a controlled manner in front of the body; body in a straight line; tilted backwards

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4. Chest – Inclined chest press

Body in a line; leaning forward; arms stretched; overhand grip
Bend arms outwards at chest height
Hands at chest height; elbows pointing outwards; body in a straight line
Stretch arms; bring them together at chest height; body in a line

5. Chest – Chest press close

Body in a line; leaning forward; arms stretched; grip neutral
Bend arms close to the body; straight body lowers
Hands at chest height; close to the body; body in a line
Arms stretched close to the body; body in a line

6.Arms – Biceps Curl

Body in a straight line; leaning backward; feet shoulder-width apart; arms extended; underhand grip
Bend arms; keep elbows at shoulder height; body in a straight line
Hands at forehead height; elbows remain at shoulder height; body in a straight line
Stretch arms; body in a line

7. Arms – Triceps Press

Body in a straight line; leaning forward; arms outstretched; elbows at shoulder height; overhand grip
Bend arms; back of hand facing backwards; elbows remain at shoulder height
Arms bent; hands at forehead level; body in a straight line
Stretch arms; body in a line

8. Buttocks – Pelvic lift

Body in a straight line; lying on your back; feet in slings; legs bent
Push pelvis upwards; loops do not move
Body in a line from shoulder to knee; hold briefly
Lower the pelvis; do not touch the floor with the pelvis

9. Legs – Squats

Straight upper body; upright stance; feet shoulder-width apart; bent arms; neutral grip
Bend knees; push buttocks back; keep upper body straight
Knees at maximum toe height; buttocks below knee height; straight upper body; arms stretched
Straighten legs at the knees; push buttocks forward; bend arms; body in a straight line

10. Hull – Bridge with feet in the loops

Body in a straight line; lying on your back; arms supporting you at your sides; feet in the slings
Lift your pelvis upwards; tense your lower back
Body in a line; keep short
Lower the pelvis; the pelvis does not touch the floor

11. Abdominal crunch in forearm plank

Forearm plank position; body in a line; feet in the slings
Pull knees to chest; buttocks up
Knees close to the chest; buttocks up; hold briefly
Stretch your legs; body in a straight line; forearm support

12. Abdominal crunch sideways in forearm plank

Forearm plank position; body in a line; feet in the slings
Bring both knees to one elbow; buttocks upwards
Knee close to one elbow; buttocks up; hold briefly
Stretch your legs; body in a straight line; forearm support; change sides

13.Abdominal - side support in forearm support

Side forearm plank on one arm; body in a line; lower foot in the sling; upper foot placed on the floor
Lower pelvis; upper arm loosely placed
Pelvis just before the ground
Lift pelvis; body in a line; forearm support

14. Abdominal Crunch Lying

Body in a straight line; lying on the back; upper body lying on the back; feet in the slings, with pressure on the slings
Roll upper body towards thighs
Upper body close to thighs; keep short; keep loops steady
Lower your upper body; do not lower your shoulders; keep your stomach tensed