Plank Ups
Quick answer
Plank Ups is a beginner compound bodyweight exercise that mainly works the abs, with the chest, forearms and glutes assisting.
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Muscles worked
How to do Plank Ups
- 1
Start in a forearm plank, with your elbows under your shoulders.
- 2
Shift your weight to the right and reposition your left hand on the floor. Repeat on the other side so you end up in a classic plank.
- 3
Shift your weight to the left and place your right forearm back on the floor. Repeat on the other side so you end in your forearm plank.
Form cues
- Don’t rush it. You’ll get the most out of this exercise if you take it slow and steady.
- Keep your neck in a neutral position.
- Aim to keep your feet about shoulder-width apart to form a solid base.
- Remember to keep your hips elevated. There’s a tendency for the hips to drop, especially as you get tired.
- Push through your forearms to help get through the plank up without putting unnecessary strain on your shoulders.
Breathing: 1. Breathe in during the forearm plank. 2. Breathe out during the ‘plank-up’ movement. 3. Don’t hold your breath.
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