Kneeling Plank
Muscle Groups: Abs
Kneeling Plank focuses on Abs, with Lower Back, Glutes, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Kneeling Plank with proper form and technique.
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Start on your hands and knees with your hands directly under your shoulders.
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Lower your forearms to the floor, ensuring your elbows are directly beneath your shoulders.
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Walk your knees back until your body forms a straight line from your head to your knees.
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Engage your core muscles, squeeze your glutes, and keep your hips from sagging or lifting too high.
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Hold this position, maintaining a neutral spine and keeping your gaze slightly forward or down.
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To finish, gently lower your hips to the floor or return to your hands and knees.
Secondary Muscles
While Kneeling Plank primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lower Back, Glutes, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Kneeling Plank, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Kneeling Plank, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
