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front plank with twist

front plank with twist exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: body weight.

front plank with twist exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
obliques
Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

obliques, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to toe.
  2. Engage your core and glutes to maintain a stable position.
  3. Rotate your torso to the right, lifting your right arm and extending it towards the ceiling.
  4. Keep your hips and legs stable as you twist.
  5. Hold for a moment, then return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the twist on the left side.
  7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.