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Weighted Plank

Weighted Plank for isometric control focused on abs.

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Weighted Plank demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

AbsCore

Equipment

Weight Plate

Sets × time

3 × 30 sec

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set up in a forearm plank before the plate is added to the upper back.
  2. 02Keep elbows under shoulders and feet set wide enough for control.
  3. 03Brace the abs and glutes so the plate does not slide or bounce.
  4. 04Hold a straight line from head to heels while breathing steadily.
  5. 05Have the plate removed or lower down before the hips sag.

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