Front Plank with Arm Leg Lift
Strengthen your core & improve balance with the Front Plank Arm Leg Lift. A challenging exercise for stability & full body strength.
The Front Plank with Arm Leg Lift mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips and back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

Front Plank with Arm Leg Lift Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Front Plank with Arm Leg Lift Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Front Plank with Arm Leg Lift
Begin in a standard front plank position: Place your forearms on the ground with your elbows aligned below your shoulders, and your arms parallel to your body at about shoulder-width distance. Extend your legs behind you, resting on your toes. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
Engage your core muscles to stabilize your spine and pelvis.
Carefully lift your right arm and left leg simultaneously off the ground, keeping your arm straight in front and leg straight behind. Maintain balance and ensure your hips do not sag or rotate.
Hold the lifted position for a brief moment, then slowly lower your arm and leg back down to the starting position.
Repeat the same movement with your left arm and right leg.
Continue to alternate between sides for the desired number of repetitions or duration while maintaining proper form and balance.
Ensure you keep your movements smooth and controlled, and focus on maintaining tension in the core throughout the exercise to prevent your lower back from collapsing. This exercise is helpful for improving core stability and balance, and also for strengthening the muscle groups involved in the lift.
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Front Plank with Arm Leg Lift FAQs
What muscles does the Front Plank with Arm Leg Lift work?
The Front Plank with Arm Leg Lift 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 Plank with Arm Leg Lift?
None. The Front Plank with Arm Leg Lift is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Front Plank with Arm Leg Lift variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Single-Leg Raise Plank, Dumbbell Front-Leg Arm Raise Plank, Arm-Forward Plank and Forward-Step Front Plank.
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