This exercise involves holding a plank position while lifting one leg off the ground. It targets the core muscles and helps improve stability and balance.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens core muscles
- Improves balance and stability
- Targets multiple muscle groups including abs, obliques, shoulders, and hips
- Increases flexibility in hips and spine
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
- Helps prevent lower back pain
How to perform
- Start in a plank position with your forearms on the ground and your elbows directly under your shoulders.
- Engage your core and lift one leg off the ground, keeping it straight and parallel to the floor.
- Hold for a few seconds, then lower your leg back down to the ground.
- Repeat with the other leg.
- Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions or time.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary
Lower Back
Primary
Glutes
Primary