Wide-stance Plank with Opposite Arm and Leg Lift
Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Abs, Glutes
Wide-stance Plank with Opposite Arm and Leg Lift focuses on Shoulders, Abs, Glutes, with Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Wide-stance Plank with Opposite Arm and Leg 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 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 core and flat back.
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Engage your core and glutes, then simultaneously lift your right arm straight forward and your left leg straight back, keeping both parallel to the floor.
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Hold this position briefly, focusing on stability and preventing your hips from rotating.
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Slowly lower your right arm and left leg back to the wide-stance plank position.
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Repeat the movement on the opposite side, lifting your left arm and right leg simultaneously.
Secondary Muscles
While Wide-stance Plank with Opposite Arm and Leg Lift primarily targets Shoulders, Abs, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lower Back . 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 Opposite Arm and 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 Opposite Arm and 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.
