Exercise
Push Through Bar Teaser
IntermediateCadillac teaser variation using the push through bar to support lifted trunk control and deep core strength.
Setup instructions
Lie supine on the Cadillac with the push through bar held securely in both hands. Start with the legs long or in a manageable tabletop variation. Keep the shoulders wide and the ribs heavy before lifting.
Breathing cues
Exhale to lift. Inhale at the top. Exhale to lower.
Movement steps
- 1Inhale to prepare with the arms connected to the bar.
- 2Exhale to curl the head, shoulders, and trunk up toward a teaser shape.
- 3Reach the legs only as high as control allows.
- 4Inhale at the top, then exhale to articulate back down with control.
Common mistakes
Throwing the legs; pulling through the neck; letting the ribs flare; overusing the arms; dropping out of the return.
Safety notes
Use a bent-knee variation if the full teaser pulls into the back or hip flexors. Avoid if spinal flexion is not appropriate.
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FAQs
Is Push Through Bar Teaser suitable for beginners?
Usually no. It is an intermediate teaser variation because the trunk lift, leg position, and spring control all need solid abdominal strength.
What muscles does Push Through Bar Teaser work?
It strongly targets the core, with the hip flexors controlling the leg shape and the upper back helping stabilise the shoulder position on the bar.
What is Push Through Bar Teaser good for?
It builds teaser strength with spring assistance, helping movers learn how to lift and lower through the spine without throwing the legs.