Iytw Plank
Strengthen your core & shoulders with Iytw Plank! Improve stability and build upper body strength. Start today!
The Iytw Plank mainly works the core and shoulders, with help from the traps and back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Optional Equipment
Iytw Plank Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Secondary
Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Iytw Plank Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Iytw Plank
Select an appropriate weight for your dumbbells. Begin with a lighter weight to ensure good form.
Get into a plank position on the floor. Your body should be in a straight line from your heels to your head. Place the dumbbells on the floor where your hands are positioned, aligned with your shoulders.
Grip one dumbbell with one hand while stabilizing your body with the other hand flat on the floor.
Keeping your core muscles engaged and your body as still as possible, slowly lift the dumbbell straight out in front of you at shoulder height, keeping your arm straight.
Hold the raised position briefly, ensuring your body doesn't rotate, and then gradually lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
Repeat the movement with the other arm, alternating between the two for a set number of repetitions.
Perform the exercise for the desired number of sets, resting in between as needed.
Safety and Tips: Keep your core braced throughout the exercise to protect your lower back and maintain stability. Avoid rotating your hips or shoulders while lifting the dumbbell. Your body should stay parallel to the floor. Avoid locking your elbows when your arm is fully extended. Start with a lightweight to focus on proper form and prevent any strain or injury. If the exercise is too challenging with weights, try performing it with just your body weight to build up strength.
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Iytw Plank FAQs
What muscles does the Iytw Plank work?
The Iytw Plank mainly works the core and shoulders, with help from the traps and back. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Iytw Plank?
None. The Iytw Plank is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Iytw Plank variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Dumbbell Lateral Raise Plank, Dumbbell Pass Through Push-Up Plank, Dumbbell Front-Leg Arm Raise Plank and Dumbbell Plank Jack.
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