Serratu Activation Plank
Strengthen your core & improve shoulder stability with the Serratus Activation Plank. Feel the burn in your Serratus anterior!
The Serratu Activation Plank mainly works the back and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Serratu Activation Plank Muscles Worked
Primary
Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Serratu Activation Plank Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Serratu Activation Plank
Start in a standard plank position, placing your forearms on the ground with elbows directly under your shoulders. Your body should form a straight line from your head to your heels.
Engage your core, squeeze your glutes, and maintain a neutral neck and spine.
Without bending your elbows, initiate the protraction by pushing away from the ground, elevating your upper back, and spreading your shoulder blades apart.
Pause briefly in this protracted position, feeling the engagement in the Serratus anterior muscles along the sides of your ribcage.
Slowly return to the starting plank position, allowing your shoulder blades to come back to a neutral position.
This is one repetition. Perform for multiple reps, focusing on maintaining proper form and controlled movement throughout the exercise.
To increase stability and muscle engagement, avoid sagging your hips or arching your back; also, ensure that your head stays aligned with your spine.
Remember to breathe evenly throughout the exercise and hold the protraction and plank positions as recommended by your fitness level or trainer's guidelines.
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Serratu Activation Plank FAQs
What muscles does the Serratu Activation Plank work?
The Serratu Activation Plank mainly works the back and core. The main muscles are the serratus anterior and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Serratu Activation Plank?
None. The Serratu Activation Plank is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Serratu Activation Plank variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Saw Plank, Front Plank, Scapular Push-Up Plank and Power Point Plank.
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