Plank Walk-up
Description
This exercise involves starting in a plank position and then walking your hands up to a push-up position, and then walking them back down to the plank position. It is a great core and upper body workout.
Equipment Required
Plank Walk-up Instructions
- Start in a plank position with your forearms on the ground and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Push up onto your right hand, then your left hand, coming into a high plank position.
- Lower back down onto your right forearm, then your left forearm, returning to the starting plank position.
- Repeat, leading with your left hand this time.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of reps or time.
Plank Walk-up Form & Visual
Plank Walk-up Benefits
- Improves agility and coordination
- Increases power and explosiveness
- Enhances cardiovascular endurance
- Helps with weight loss and body composition
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
- Can be done with minimal equipment and space
Plank Walk-up Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques
- Erector spinae
- Glutes
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Shoulders
- Chest
- Triceps
Plank Walk-up Variations & Alternatives
- Plank with shoulder taps
- Plank with leg lifts
- Plank with knee tucks
- Plank with side taps
- Plank with hip dips
- Plank with mountain climbers
- Plank with spiderman crawls
- Plank with reach and rotate
- Plank with alternating arm and leg lifts
