Front Twist Plank
Twist & tone! 🔥 Front Twist Plank sculpts your core, obliques, & improves stability. Feel the burn with each rotation!
The Front Twist Plank mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Front Twist Plank Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Front Twist Plank Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Front Twist Plank
Begin in a standard front plank position with your forearms on the ground and your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.
Engage your core, squeeze your glutes, and keep your body as rigid as possible.
Rotate your torso and hips to one side, bringing one elbow up towards the ceiling while the other remains on the ground maintaining the plank position.
Hold the twisted position briefly, ensuring your hips don't drop, maintaining core engagement.
Return to the front plank position, and then rotate to the other side, lifting the opposite elbow towards the ceiling.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating sides with each twist.
Remember to breathe steadily throughout the exercise, and keep movements controlled to avoid any jerking motions which could potentially cause strain or injury. You can adjust the difficulty by increasing the duration of the plank hold or the number of twists.
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Front Twist Plank FAQs
What muscles does the Front Twist Plank work?
The Front Twist Plank mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Front Twist Plank?
None. The Front Twist Plank is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Front Twist Plank variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Burpee Twist, Front Plank Opener, Front Plank to Side-Plank and Front Plank with Arm Lift.
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