Maltese Plank
| rating: | Ø 4.24 through 34 votes |
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| required: | Nothing |
| optional: | Towel |
| level: | Challenging |
| type: | Strength - isometric |
| Variations available (23) |
General And Specifics
- this challenging straight arm plank exercise requires a high degree of strength and body tension
- in addition to a greater tension than the regular straight arm plank, pecs and arms are strongly required as well
Starting Position
- lay on the ground with the front of your body
- spread the arms to the sides
- your arm are slightly bent, so that the upper arms are about parallel to the ground
- put your feet together, they are placed on the toes
Correct Execution
- push yourself off the ground with the help of your arms
- hold this position as long as possible
- come back to the starting position and make a short break
- repeat
tips for the workout
- the closer the hands are, the easier the exercise
- you can spread the legs for more stability (see video)
- you also can use a filled backpack to challenge your body more