Plank With Reach Out

Instructions

1. 1.Get on the floor on all fours with your torso parallel to the floor. Your legs should form a 90 degree angle between your thighs and lower legs. This is your starting position.
2. 2.Extend your right leg straight backwards while simultaneously lifting and extending your left arm forwards until straight.
3. 3.Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
4. 4.Repeat the same motion on the opposite sides.
5. 5.Repeat for as many repetitions/time as is required.

Tips

• You can increase the difficulty by adding ankle weights.
• Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the motion.
• Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the concentric (elevation) portion.

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