Front Plank

The Front Plank primarily works the Rectus Abdominis and stabilizer support from the Brachialis, Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Iliopsoas, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Rectus Femoris, Rhomboids, Sartorius, Serratus Anterior, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle). It is a bodyweight isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

A bodyweight isolation push exercise targeting the Rectus Abdominis.

EquipmentBodyweight
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementAnti Rotation
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryRectus Abdominis

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Lie prone on mat. Place forearms on mat, elbows under shoulders. Place legs together with forefeet on floor. Execution: Raise body upward by straightening body in straight line. Hold position. Comments: Muscles are exercisedisometrically. Exercise can also be performed with straight supporting arms in pushup stance. Also seeSpot Reduction Myth.

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