Front Plank Side Hop
Description
The front plank side hop is a dynamic plank variation that adds a side-to-side hop. The lifter holds a high plank and hops the feet together side to side. The hop loads the obliques and adds a cardio component to the standard plank.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Front Plank Side Hop Instructions
- Begin in a high plank position with hands under the shoulders.
- Set the body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Brace your core hard and keep the hips level.
- Hop both feet to one side together.
- Land softly with the feet still together.
- Hop both feet back through center to the other side.
- Continue the side-to-side hopping motion at speed.
- Keep the upper body steady throughout.
Front Plank Side Hop Form & Visual
Front Plank Side Hop Benefits
- Strong oblique builder
- Adds cardio to plank
- Trains the hip flexors
- No equipment needed
- Useful core finisher
- Builds shoulder stability
Front Plank Side Hop Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
Front Plank Side Hop Variations & Alternatives
- Plank
- Mountain Climber
- Plank Jack
- Spider Plank
