front plank with twist

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with body weight.

front plank with twist demonstration
front plank with twist β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Obliques, Shoulders

How to do front plank with twist

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

ObliquesShoulders

Related exercises

All waist exercises β†’

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