Lateral Plank Walks

Exercise Animation

Exercise Details

Equipment

bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

Type

compound

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles
abs
Secondary Muscles
chestglutesobliquesquadricepsadductor

Instructions

  1. 1.Get into a high plank, with arms extended under your shoulders.
  2. 2.Together, ‘step’ your right hand and right foot to the right.
  3. 3.Shift your body weight to the right then ‘step’ your left hand and left foot to the right.
  4. 4.Walk this way for about 4-5 ‘steps’, then walk the opposite direction to your starting position.
  5. 5.Walk back and forwards for as long as needed.

Tips

  • Keep your hips high.
  • Shift your weight left and right over your standing arm to help balance as you walk.
  • Aim for a straight back – keep your neck neutral.
  • Try to keep your shoulder blades tucked in for proper muscle control.

Breathing Instructions

1. Breathe steadily, aim for one breath per 2 ‘steps’. 2. Don’t hold your breath.

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