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Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift (push up position)

Core-stability drill that develops bracing and positional control using bodyweight, with emphasis on the abdominals and core.

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Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift (push up position) demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

CoreShouldersGlutes

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Start in a push-up position with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. 02Keep your feet hip-width apart and your body in a straight line.
  3. 03Lift your right arm and left leg simultaneously, extending them straight out and holding for a moment.
  4. 04Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
  5. 05Continue alternating sides for the prescribed repetitions.

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