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How to do Reverse Plank With Leg Lift

The reverse plank with leg lift is a challenging core exercise that targets the abs while also engaging the glutes, hamstrings, and shoulders. It requires maintaining a strong reverse plank position while alternately lifting each leg, demanding significant core strength, balance, and coordination.

Reverse Plank With Leg Lift demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Glutes, Hamstrings and Shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Advanced
Category
Abs

How to do Reverse Plank With Leg Lift, step by step

  1. Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you and your hands resting on the ground behind you, fingers pointing towards your feet.
  2. Press through your hands and lift your hips off the ground, coming into a reverse plank position.
  3. Engage your core and lift one leg off the ground, extending it straight up towards the ceiling.
  4. Hold for a moment, then lower your leg back down.
  5. Repeat with the other leg.
  6. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Reverse Plank With Leg Lift works your abs as the main mover, with help from your glutes, hamstrings and shoulders.

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Reverse Plank With Leg Lift 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.

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