Try This Challenging Plank Variation to Strengthen Your Core and Arms Faster

By Jenny Sugar

Published on 11/18/2016 at 7:45 PM

You know plank works your core like no other bodyweight move, so try this variation to make it more challenging. This exercise will strengthen your core while also toning your arms and upper back.

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  • In a plank position, reach your left arm back and then circle it overhead, bringing your palm back to the floor; repeat on the other side. This counts as one rep.
  • Complete five to eight reps, keeping the core stable and the belly button pulled up toward the spine.
  • The wider your feet are, the more stable you will be. Do not let your pelvis drift toward the ceiling.