Band Copenhagen Mini Challenge Plank
The Band Copenhagen Mini Challenge Plank mainly works the hip adductors (inner thighs) and core, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs). You'll need: exercise bench and loop bands.
Required Equipment
Band Copenhagen Mini Challenge Plank Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Adductors; Obliques
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hip Abductor (gluteus medius)
How to do the Band Copenhagen Mini Challenge Plank
Why: Copenhagen planks are difficult enough to begin with—add in a mini band, and you have a whole other challenge.
How to Do It:
Place a mini band around your feet. Start in the Copenhagen plank position by planting your top foot on a bench or raised surface. The closer you put your knee to the bench, the less difficult this will be.
Place your forearm perpendicular to your torso on the ground. Think about squeezing both shoulder blades and glutes to raise your hips to create a straight line from your shoulders to your foot.
From here, drive your bottom knee forward against the resistance of the band.
Do 6 reps. On the last rep, hold the top position for 6 seconds. Do 3 sets on both sides.
Sets and Reps: Aim for 3 sets of 6 reps per side
Band Copenhagen Mini Challenge Plank FAQs
What muscles does the Band Copenhagen Mini Challenge Plank work?
The Band Copenhagen Mini Challenge Plank mainly works the hip adductors (inner thighs) and core, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs). The main muscles are the hip adductors and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Band Copenhagen Mini Challenge Plank?
Exercise bench and loop bands.
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