How to Do a Log Roll Exercise for Triathlon Training

Training for a triathlon requires a strong core and tremendous leg strength. This triathlon training log roll exercise will help develop both leg and core muscle endurance. The log roll triathlon training exercise can help to improve all stages of the triathlon.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Stability ball

1. See your physician prior to beginning any type of exercise program, and before training for a triathlon or other strenuous event.

2. Slide the body across the top of the stability ball so that you end up in a pushup position with your arms straight, hands in line with the shoulders, legs straight and the lower half of the leg resting on the top of the ball.

3. Contract the abdominal muscles and glutes to help with balance and to stabilize the back muscles.

4. Twist the lower half of the body using the oblique muscles. Keep the upper body as still as possible and rotate the body as close to 90 degrees to the side as possible.

5. Return to the starting position in a slow and controlled manner. If the ball moves out of the original position, carefully reposition it back.

6. Repeat this training move, alternating sides each time. Be sure not to let the back hyperextend or curve upwards during the entire movement.

Tips & Warnings

• This log roll training move helps to build oblique, abdominal and leg strength, and the ability to hold the position properly requires all of the muscles of the legs and core to be strong and well developed.

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