Body Saw Plank
Description
The body saw plank is a core exercise that involves holding a plank position while moving your body forward and backward in a sawing motion. This exercise targets the abs, obliques, and lower back muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Body Saw Plank Instructions
- Start in a plank position with your forearms on the ground and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core and glutes to maintain the plank position.
- Shift your body forward by pushing your forearms into the ground and moving your shoulders slightly past your elbows.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, then shift your body back to the starting plank position.
- Repeat the forward and backward movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Body Saw Plank Form & Visual
Body Saw Plank Benefits
- Strengthens the core muscles, including the abs, obliques, and lower back
- Improves stability and balance
- Increases shoulder and upper body strength
- Engages the glutes and hamstrings for a full body workout
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and abilities
Body Saw Plank Muscles Worked
- Rectus Abdominis
- Transverse Abdominis
- Obliques
- Erector Spinae
- Glutes
- Quadriceps
Body Saw Plank Variations & Alternatives
- Body Saw Plank with Feet on Sliders
- Body Saw Plank with Forearms on Swiss Ball
- Body Saw Plank with Feet Elevated on Bench
- Body Saw Plank with Alternating Knee Tucks
