Power point plank

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Front deltsTricepsGlutes

Equipment

Bodyweight

Movement

Core

Type

Isolation

Logged as

Time

Suggested rest

1 min

How to do it

1. 1Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to toe.
2. 2Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to maintain a stable position.
3. 3Lower your body down onto your forearms, one arm at a time, maintaining a straight line from head to toe.
4. 4Hold this position for the desired amount of time, keeping your core and glutes engaged.
5. 5To return to the starting position, push through your forearms and lift your body back up into a high plank position.
6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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• Front plank with twistBodyweight
• Reverse plank with leg liftBodyweight
• Weighted front plankWeight plate
• Bodyweight incline side plankBodyweight
• Shoulder tapBodyweight

Easier variations

• Kneeling plank tap shoulderBodyweight
• Bodyweight incline side plankBodyweight

Harder variations

• Reverse plank with leg liftBodyweight
• Weighted front plankWeight plate

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