Weighted Wide-stance Plank with Diagonal Arm Lift
Muscle Groups: Abs, Shoulders
Weighted Wide-stance Plank with Diagonal Arm Lift focuses on Abs, Shoulders.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Wide-stance Plank with Diagonal Arm Lift with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your feet wider than hip-width apart.
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Place a weight plate or dumbbell on your upper back, ensuring it is stable and centered.
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Brace your core, glutes, and quads, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels.
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Shift your weight slightly onto your left hand and right foot while maintaining a stable plank.
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Slowly lift your right arm off the floor and extend it diagonally forward and to the left, keeping your hips as still as possible.
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Control the movement as you lower your right hand back to the starting plank position.
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Shift your weight slightly onto your right hand and left foot, then repeat the arm lift with your left arm, extending it diagonally forward and to the right.
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