How To Perform Plank Alternating Reach

Challenge your usual planks with this variation with beginner and advanced forms shown. Work the obliques, hips and shoulders and overall trunk stability with this exercise.

Level/Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced

Muscle Group(s): core, arms, shoulders

Equipment: none

Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises

Coaching Cues:
Core engaged, hips extended, keep trunk still throughout

Before starting:

Be sure to keep your lower back from hyperextending.

Level 1: Plank from the knees

Level 2: Plank from the toes.

1. Set yourself up into a plank (Level 1 - knees; Level 2 - toes) with your hips forward/extended and spine neutral.

2. Be strong in the shoulders and push your ribcage away from the floor.

3. Inhale, then exhale as you lift and stretch one arm in front of you. Return that arm to the start and switch arms..

Take your time and hold the arm extended for the duration of your exhale (e.g. 2-3 seconds).