Towel Slide Plank Jack
Strengthen your core with Towel Slide Plank Jacks! A plank variation that adds intensity and targets your abs.
The Towel Slide Plank Jack is a compound exercise that mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips. You'll need: towel.
Required Equipment
Towel Slide Plank Jack Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Towel Slide Plank Jack Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Towel Slide Plank Jack
Start in a standard plank position with your forearms on the ground, shoulders directly above your elbows, back straight, and toes on a towel on a smooth surface.
Engage your core, glutes, and thighs, ensuring your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
Keeping your upper body stable, slide your feet apart into a "jack" position using the towel to facilitate the movement.
Slide your feet back together to return to the starting plank position.
Repeat the "jack" movement for the desired number of repetitions while maintaining a strong plank position and controlled movement throughout.
Maintain controlled breathing throughout the exercise, inhale as you bring your feet together, and exhale as you slide them apart. It's important to avoid letting your hips sag or pike up to maintain proper form and to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.
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Towel Slide Plank Jack FAQs
What muscles does the Towel Slide Plank Jack work?
The Towel Slide Plank Jack mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Towel Slide Plank Jack?
Towel.
Is the Towel Slide Plank Jack a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some Towel Slide Plank Jack variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Body Slide, Diver Plank Jack, Bodyweight Plank Jack and Medicine-Ball Plank Jack.
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