Straight Arm Plank Around The World
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muscles: | Deltoids, Rectus Abdominis |
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auxiliary muscles: | Pectoralis Major, Trapezius, Lower Back, Obliques |
required: | Bench or Stool or Seat or Exercise Ball |
fitness level: | Hard |
exercise type: | Strength |
Variations available (23) |
General And Specifics
- this is a more intensive variation of the arm plank, which additionally trains your stability and coordination and strengthens the shoulder area
Starting Position
- brace the core
- bring the feet onto a tool and support your body weight with the hands
- start in the Decline Push-up position then
- the hands are on the floor, the arms are stretched and below the shoulders
- the legs are stretched, too
- keep your back straight
Correct Execution
- now your hands walk around the tool your feet are on
- your feet follow the motion
- if you do not have much space, walk as far as possible and come back again
- do not let the hip hang down and keep the back straight all the time
- do this for a longer period of time
- afterwards, walk the other way round
tip for the workout
- the hardest way to do it with a gym ball below your feet