Work the Clock

Work the Clock

Work the Clock

Muscle Groups Involved

  • Abs/Core - Primary
  • Obliques - Primary
  • Serratus Anterior - Primary

Category

Bodyweight

Highlights

  • Keep a neutral, not hunched, spine throughout.
  • Stop hard and fast at the sides and in the middle between each reps.
  • Start with bodyweight only and only progress to holding a small weight plate once you can perform at least 3 rounds back to back.
  • Turn your head/neck and upper body as your move your arms so the sides.
  • Be sure to hit every time on the clock starting at 6 and working up to 12 and then back down again.
  • 6, 5, 7, 4, 8, 3, 9, 2, 10, 1, 11, 12, 1, 11, 10, 2, 9, 3, 8, 4, 7, 5, 6.

Description

The Work the Clock exercise is an original exercise created by Dr. George Morris as a more challenging version of the Russian Twist. This exercise uses a larger range of motion with more emphasis on a

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Common Mistakes

Do not bounce off the rotation. Instead, stop sharply at the target range o
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Pro Tips

Use a body hollow position to challenge the serratus anterior also known as
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Purpose

This exercise challenges several of the core muscles including the rectus a
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Form

Use a mirror, camera or training partner to ensure that you are maintaining
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