Exercise Guide

Plank With Leg Sweep / Rotational Mountain Climber

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Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Glutes
Trapezius, Lower Back, Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors
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required:Nothing
optional:Bench, Seat, Exercise Ball, Weight Cuffs
level:Normal
type:Strength, Cardio
Variations available (23)
Starting PositionExecution
Starting Position (Alternative)Execution (Alternative)

Starting Position

  • bring your hands on the floor or a tool (chair, weight bench or similar) with stretched out arms or in plank position
  • the hands should be below your shoulders
  • the legs are stretched out backwards
  • position the feet hip width apart on their balls
  • your body forms a line
  • hold the hip up

Correct Execution

  • brace the abs, bend one knee and guide it forward past your arms (requires especially the obliques)
  • your thigh touches the elbow then
  • bring back the foot
  • afterwards, repeat with the other leg
  • your upper body remains as stable as possible

tips for the workout

  1. alternatively, you can try to reach the opposite arm with your knee or combine the mentioned techniques
  2. impede the exercise with weight cuffs
  3. for a bigger challenge, choose a gym ball as your tool
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