Plank arm reach
A high plank where you reach one arm straight out in front at a time, training your core to resist rotating.
IntermediateNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 30 sec
How to do it
- Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders and feet hip-width apart.
- Shift your weight slightly and reach one arm forward at shoulder height.
- Hold for a breath, then place the hand back down.
- Repeat with the other arm.
Alternate sides with each rep.
Form tips
- Keep your hips square to the floor as the arm lifts.
- Widen your feet to make the balance easier.
Muscles worked
AbsShouldersObliquesUpper back