# Straddle Maltese - Forge Exercise Library

## Quick Answer

The straddle maltese is an advanced bodyweight exercise performed on rings, targeting the abs with significant involvement of the shoulders and chest. It requires exceptional core strength, shoulder stability, and body control, making it a challenging movement for experienced athletes.

**Details:**
- **Body Part:** Core
- **Equipment:** Body Weight
- **Target Muscle:** Abs
- **Secondary Muscles:** Shoulders, Chest
- **Difficulty:** Advanced
- **Category:** Strength

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## How to Perform Straddle Maltese

1. Start by hanging from a pair of rings with your arms fully extended and your body in a straight line.
2. Spread your legs wide apart, forming a straddle position.
3. Engage your core and slowly lower your body until your arms are parallel to the ground.
4. Hold this position for a few seconds, then push yourself back up to the starting position.
5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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