Front Plank Toe Tap
Description
The front plank toe tap is a plank variation that adds hip abduction. The lifter holds a high plank and taps one foot out wide to the side and back, then alternates. The toe taps load the glutes and obliques while the plank stays steady.
Equipment Required
Front Plank Toe Tap 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.
- Tap one foot out wide to the side.
- Bring it back to the start.
- Tap the other foot out wide to the other side.
- Bring it back to the start.
- Continue alternating side toe taps with control.
Front Plank Toe Tap Form & Visual
Front Plank Toe Tap Benefits
- Trains the glute medius
- Strong oblique builder
- No equipment needed
- Builds shoulder stability
- Useful core finisher
- Strong functional pattern
Front Plank Toe Tap Muscles Worked
- Gluteus medius
- Obliques
- Anterior deltoid
Front Plank Toe Tap Variations & Alternatives
- Plank
- Side Plank
- Spider Plank
- Mountain Climber
