Copenhagen Plank

The Copenhagen Plank primarily works the Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus, with secondary activation of the Gracilis, Pectineus and stabilizer support from the External Obliques, Internal Obliques, Quadratus Lumborum. It is a bodyweight isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Side plank with top leg lowered onto bottom leg emphasizing adductors.

EquipmentBodyweight
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeIsolation
MovementAdduction
ForceStatic
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryAdductor Longus, Adductor Magnus
SecondaryGracilis, Pectineus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Position body with proper alignment. Execution: Move limb toward body midline against resistance. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Perform equal reps on each side. Maintain tension throughout the hold.

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