Resistance-Band March Plank
Strengthen your core & glutes with the Resistance-Band March Plank! Improve stability & endurance, one step at a time.
The Resistance-Band March Plank is a compound exercise that mainly works the core, with help from the quads, hip abductors (outer thighs) and glutes & hips. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Resistance-Band March Plank Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Secondary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Resistance-Band March Plank Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Resistance-Band March Plank
Select an appropriate resistance band and place it around the arches of your feet.
Get into a plank position, supporting your body weight on your hands and toes. Ensure that your hands are directly under your shoulders and that your body forms a straight line from your heels to your head.
Engage your core muscles tightly to keep your torso stable.
Without letting your hips sag or rotate, lift one foot slightly off the ground, bending at the knee to bring your leg forward in a marching motion.
Place the raised foot back to its starting position, maintaining the plank's integrity.
Repeat the movement with the opposite leg, alternating 'marches' with each leg.
Continue to alternate for the desired number of repetitions or for a set duration while maintaining the resistance band's tension and plank position.
Ensure to keep your movements controlled and avoid any rapid or jerky motions which could compromise form or cause injury.
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Resistance-Band March Plank FAQs
What muscles does the Resistance-Band March Plank work?
The Resistance-Band March Plank mainly works the core, with help from the quads, hip abductors (outer thighs) and glutes & hips. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Resistance-Band March Plank?
Resistance bands.
Is the Resistance-Band March Plank a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some Resistance-Band March Plank variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Standing Crunch, Resistance-Band Plank Jack, Reverse March Plank and March Side-Plank.
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