Abs · Body weight · Advanced
How to do Full Maltese
The full maltese is an advanced bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the abs, with significant involvement of the shoulders and chest. It requires a high degree of core strength, balance, and body control, making it a challenging movement for most practitioners.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Abs
How to do Full Maltese, step by step
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended straight out to the sides.
- Slowly lean forward, keeping your arms straight, until your upper body is parallel to the ground.
- Engage your core and hold this position for a few seconds.
- Return to the starting position by pushing through your feet and standing back up.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Track Full Maltese in SPLYT
Full Maltese is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
