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Exercise: Low Plank with Rotation

person doing Low Plank with Rotation
person doing Low Plank with Rotation
person doing Low Plank with Rotation

Primary Muscles:

  • Abdominals
  • Latissimus Dorsi
  • Obliques

Secondary Muscles:

  • Gluteals

Body Area:

  • Arms
  • Shoulders

Movement Type:

  • Core (Rotary Stability)

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Body Weight

Proper Steps:

Assume a low plank position
Generate whole body tension by bracing your core tightly, gripping the floor, and squeezing your glutes
Ensure a straight line from your heels to the crown of your head
With one arm, drive your elbow up and back towards your spine as if starting a lawn mower, until you palm touches your rib cage, and your shoulders line up above one another
Return to the starting position with control before alternating to the other side