Looking At Ceiling
How to do the Looking At Ceiling with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
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Bodyweight
How to do the Looking At Ceiling
- 1
Kneel on the floor, holding your heels with both hands.
- 2
Lift your buttocks up and forward while bringing your head back to look up at the ceiling, to give an arch in your back.
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Where the Looking At Ceiling fits
The Looking At Ceiling shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Looking At Ceiling: common questions
What muscles does the Looking At Ceiling work?
The Looking At Ceiling primarily works the Quads.
Is the Looking At Ceiling suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Looking At Ceiling is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Looking At Ceiling?
None. The Looking At Ceiling is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Looking At Ceiling a compound or isolation exercise?
The Looking At Ceiling is an isolation exercise, it targets the quads through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Looking At Ceiling with correct form?
Kneel on the floor, holding your heels with both hands. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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