Planks / Reaches
- Get into a face-down position on the floor supporting your upper body on your forearms. Your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees.
- Extend your legs straight out behind you, supporting yourself on your toes and balls of your feet.
- Keep your body in a straight line by tightening your abdominal and oblique muscles.
- When feeling secure, slowly lift one forearm off the floor while transferring the weight to your grounded forearm.
- Straighten the now-elevated arm out in front of you, reaching forward with your fingertips.
- Bring the elevated arm back in and to the floor, redistribute your weight, and repeat on the other side.
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Planks / reaches is a at-home work out exercise that targets abs and lower back and also involves shoulders. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Stability / swiss / exercise ball reverse crunches, double side jackknifes and dead bugs are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as planks / reaches. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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