Intermediate exercise

Slider Pike

Also called Exercise Slider Pike

  • Coordination
  • Strength
  • Calisthenics

Technique

How to perform Slider Pike

  1. Begin in a high plank with both feet on sliders.
  2. Keep the knees straight as you lift the hips and slide the feet toward the hands.
  3. Reach a controlled pike without collapsing into the shoulders.
  4. Lower the hips and slide the feet back to the starting plank.
  5. Repeat without allowing the lower back to sag.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Rectus Abdominis.

MuscleScoreRole
Rectus Abdominis1.0Target, Mover
Rectus Femoris0.5Synergist, Mover
Anterior Deltoid0.3Stabilizer
Serratus Anterior0.3Stabilizer