Wide-stance Plank with Diagonal Leg Lift
Muscle Groups: Abs
Wide-stance Plank with Diagonal Leg Lift focuses on Abs, with Glutes, Lower Back, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Wide-stance Plank with Diagonal Leg Lift with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
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Widen your feet so they are slightly wider than hip-width apart, maintaining a strong, stable core.
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Keeping your hips as still as possible, slowly lift your right leg diagonally upwards and outwards.
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Hold for a moment at the top, engaging your glutes and core to prevent your hips from rotating.
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Gently lower your right leg back to the wide-stance plank position.
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Repeat the movement by lifting your left leg diagonally upwards and outwards.
Secondary Muscles
While Wide-stance Plank with Diagonal Leg Lift primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Lower Back, 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 Wide-stance Plank with Diagonal Leg Lift, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Wide-stance Plank with Diagonal Leg Lift, 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.
