Front Walkout Plank
Strengthen your core with front walkout planks! A challenging exercise that builds stability and tones your abs.
The Front Walkout Plank mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips and back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Front Walkout Plank Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Front Walkout Plank Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Front Walkout Plank
Start in a standard plank position with your forearms on the ground, elbows under your shoulders, and legs extended behind you. Your body should form a straight line from your heels to your head.
Engage your core to stabilize your body and prevent your hips from sagging or raising too high.
Begin the walkout by slowly walking your hands forward, one at a time, extending your body into a stretched plank position. Your arms should move past your head, creating an extended position as shown in the images.
Hold the extended position briefly, ensuring that your core and glutes are tight to maintain a stable, straight back.
Walk your hands back to the starting plank position, maintaining a tight core throughout the movement.
Repeat for the desired number of reps or duration, making sure to keep the movement controlled and avoiding any jerky motions.
Make sure to breathe evenly throughout the exercise, and avoid any arching in your lower back as you extend into the walkout. Adjust the difficulty by changing the number of reps, the duration of the hold, or the length of the walkout.
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Front Walkout Plank FAQs
What muscles does the Front Walkout Plank work?
The Front Walkout Plank mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips and back. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Front Walkout Plank?
None. The Front Walkout Plank is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Front Walkout Plank variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Back Step Plank, High Butt Bear Crawl, Saw Plank and Bodyweight Front Plank to Downward Dog.
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