Front Plank With Leg Lift

Front Plank With Leg Lift

Description

This exercise involves holding a plank position while lifting one leg off the ground. It targets the core muscles and helps improve stability and balance.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Front Plank With Leg Lift Instructions

  1. Start in a plank position with your forearms on the ground and your elbows directly under your shoulders.
  2. Engage your core and lift one leg off the ground, keeping it straight and parallel to the floor.
  3. Hold for a few seconds, then lower your leg back down to the ground.
  4. Repeat with the other leg.
  5. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions or time.

Front Plank With Leg Lift Form & Visual

Front Plank With Leg Lift

Front Plank With Leg Lift Benefits

  • Strengthens core muscles
  • Improves balance and stability
  • Targets multiple muscle groups including abs, obliques, shoulders, and hips
  • Increases flexibility in hips and spine
  • Can be modified for different fitness levels
  • Helps prevent lower back pain

Front Plank With Leg Lift Muscles Worked

  • Rectus abdominis
  • Transverse abdominis
  • Obliques
  • Erector spinae
  • Glutes
  • Quadriceps

Front Plank With Leg Lift Variations & Alternatives

  • Side plank with leg lift
  • Reverse plank with leg lift
  • Plank with knee-to-elbow twist
  • Plank with hip dips
  • Plank with shoulder taps