Plank to Stand-up
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Abs, Lower back
- Equipment
- Other
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Begin in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
- 2 Step your right foot forward, placing it outside your right hand, then step your left foot forward outside your left hand.
- 3 From this deep squat position, push through your heels and stand up tall, extending your hips and knees.
- 4 Reverse the movement by squatting back down, placing your hands on the floor in front of you.
- 5 Step your right foot back into a plank position, then step your left foot back to meet it, returning to the high plank.