Weighted Front Plank

Weighted Front Plank Instructions
- Start by getting into a push-up position with your forearms on the ground and your elbows directly under your shoulders.
- Place a weight plate on your upper back, between your shoulder blades.
- Engage your core and glutes to lift your body off the ground, keeping your back straight and your hips level.
- Hold this position for the desired amount of time, typically 30-60 seconds.
- Lower your body back down to the ground and remove the weight plate.
- Repeat for the desired number of sets.
Weighted Front Plank Form & Visual
Weighted Front Plank Benefits
- Strengthens the core muscles, including the abs, obliques, and lower back
- Improves posture and stability
- Increases overall body strength and endurance
- Can be modified to target specific muscle groups, such as the shoulders and glutes
- Can be done anywhere with minimal equipment
Weighted Front Plank Muscles Worked
- Rectus Abdominis
- Transverse Abdominis
- Obliques
- Erector Spinae
- Quadriceps
Weighted Front Plank Variations & Alternatives
- Unweighted Front Plank
- Side Plank
- Reverse Plank
- Plank with Shoulder Taps
- Plank with Leg Lifts
- Plank with Knee Tucks
- Plank with Arm Raises
- Plank with Hip Dips
- Plank with Alternating Arm and Leg Lifts