Weighted Full Plank Passé Twist
Muscle Groups: Abs, Obliques
Weighted Full Plank Passé Twist focuses on Abs, Obliques, with Hips, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Full Plank Passé Twist with proper form and technique.
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Start in a full plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
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Place a dumbbell on the floor just outside your right hand, keeping your core engaged.
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Shift your weight slightly onto your left hand and left foot as you prepare to move.
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Lift your right foot off the floor, bending your knee and bringing your right heel towards the inside of your left thigh, like a passé.
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As you lift your leg, twist your hips and torso to the left, reaching your left hand under your body towards the dumbbell.
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Grab the dumbbell with your left hand and pull it across your body, placing it on the floor just outside your left hand.
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Untwist your body, return your left hand to the floor, and place your right foot back down to return to the starting full plank position.
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Repeat the movement on the opposite side, starting with the dumbbell outside your left hand and twisting to the right.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Full Plank Passé Twist primarily targets Abs, Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps . 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 Weighted Full Plank Passé Twist, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Full Plank Passé Twist, 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.
