PLANK JACKS
How To Perform Plank Jacks
Plank Jacks are a combination of a dynamic plank and jumping jacks - this can be a great as part of a circuit or a finisher to any workout! Works the arms, shoulders, abs and hips.
Level/Difficulty: Intermediate To Advanced
Muscle Group(s): arms, shoulders, core, legs
Equipment: none
Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises
Coaching Cues:
Push away from floor, lightly jump legs out and in
Before starting:
Stay strong in the shoulders to help support your trunk during this exercise.
Keep your hips and spine relatively stable throughout.
Position yourself in a full plank - on hands and toes.
Keep your chest forward and over your hands the whole time.
Softly hop your feet out and inward repeatedly to perform the plank jack exercise.