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Plank to pike

Move from a high plank into an upside-down V and back, working your abs and shoulders while stretching the backs of your legs.

IntermediateNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 10 reps

How to do it

  1. Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. Pull your abs in and push your hips up toward the ceiling.
  3. Let your head drop between your arms at the top.
  4. Lower your hips back to the plank with control.

Form tips

  • Keep your arms straight and your hands pressing into the floor.
  • Bend your knees slightly if your hamstrings feel tight.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: strongObliques: not workedHip flexors: moderateOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: moderateCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
AbsShouldersHip flexorsHamstrings

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