Abs · Weighted · Intermediate
How to do Firm Weighted Front Plank
The weighted front plank is a core stability exercise that increases the challenge of the traditional plank by adding external weight, requiring greater strength and endurance from the abdominal muscles, shoulders, and lower back.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Shoulders and Lower back
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Abs
How to do Firm Weighted Front Plank, step by step
- Start by lying face down on the floor.
- firm variation Place your forearms on the ground, with your elbows directly under your shoulders.
- Extend your legs straight out behind you, with your toes on the ground.
- Engage your core and lift your body off the ground, balancing on your forearms and toes.
- Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.
- Hold this position for the desired amount of time.
- Lower your body back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Firm Weighted Front Plank works your abs as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and lower back.
Track Firm Weighted Front Plank in SPLYT
Firm Weighted Front Plank is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
