Low Boat to High
Master core stability with Low Boat to High. This dynamic transition builds explosive abdominal strength and balance by shifting between a hollow hold and a seated V-sit for a total burn.
The Low Boat to High mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Low Boat to High Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
How to do the Low Boat to High
Setup
Start by sitting on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Engage your core.
Performing the Movement
High Boat Position: Lean your torso back slightly while lifting your feet off the floor, balancing on your sit bones. Keep your knees bent or legs extended, with arms stretched forward parallel to the floor.
Transition to Low Boat: Slowly lower your torso and legs simultaneously toward the mat, keeping your lower back pressed into the floor. Extend your body into a hollow position, stopping just before your shoulder blades touch the ground.
Return to High Boat: Engage your abdominals forcefully to lift your torso and legs back up into the initial high boat position.
Repeat: Move smoothly between these two positions with control, exhaling as you lift into the high boat and inhaling as you extend into the low boat.
Low Boat to High FAQs
What muscles does the Low Boat to High work?
The Low Boat to High mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Low Boat to High?
None. The Low Boat to High is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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