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 exercise that targets abs and lower back and also works shoulders. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Star planks, snap jumps and seated lumbar rotations / chair twists. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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