Straight Arm Plank With Alternating Arm And Leg Raise
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muscles: | Lower Back, Rectus Abdominis, Glutes |
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auxiliary muscles: | Triceps, Deltoids, Obliques, Hamstrings |
required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
optional: | Fitness Mat |
fitness level: | Hard |
exercise type: | Strength |
Variations available (23) |
General And Specifics
- this fitness exercise strengthens the whole torso musculature
Starting Position
- knee on a fitness mat or the ground
- go over into the push-up position and place the hands below your shoulders
- the arms are angled a little to preserve the joints
- stretch out the legs backwards and lift the hips
- keep the upper body straight and the head in extension to the spine
- open the legs hip width and brace the abs
Correct Execution
- increase the body tension
- now lift one arm and the opposite leg at the same time
- lift them up until they are parallel to the ground
- coordinate the motion so that you can keep the equation
- avoid a swinging hip
- try to keep the body as stable as possible
- hold the position for a bit
- come back to the starting position again
- repeat with the other leg and arm
- repeat this fitness exercise alternating several times