10 Weird Gym Tools, Explained

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Balance Disc

Sure, you know what this is. "Um, self explanatory," you say. But have you ever actually used a balance disc at the gym? (And we mean besides standing on it for five wobbly seconds then deciding, nope, this is stupid.) Well, now you will. This move from Jackson takes an oldie-but-goodie-the side plank-and adds the balance disc for abs-olutely incredible core cuts.

Go-to move: Side plank reach

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Photo by: CN Digital Studio

Balance Disc

Sure, you know what this is. "Um, self explanatory," you say. But have you ever actually used a balance disc at the gym? (And we mean besides standing on it for five wobbly seconds then deciding, nope, this is stupid.) Well, now you will. This move from Jackson takes an oldie-but-goodie-the side plank-and adds the balance disc for abs-olutely incredible core cuts.

Go-to move: Side plank reach

Try it: Lay on your right side, feet stacked in center of balance disc, right forearm on floor, elbow underneath shoulder, and left arm raised to ceiling. Raise hips to create a line from feet to shoulder. Hold for a beat, then sweep your left arm down to reach between your torso and the floor, twisting so you can see your left hand. Return to start; repeat. Do 3 sets of 12 reps on each side.

What it works: Shoulders, abs, obliques, lower back

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