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Walkout to Plank into Up-Dog

Strengthen your core and improve flexibility with this dynamic exercise. Walkout, plank, and up-dog for a full-body workout!

The Walkout to Plank into Up-Dog is a compound exercise that mainly works the core and back, with help from the traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Optional Equipment

Yoga Mat
Yoga Mat

Walkout to Plank into Up-Dog Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Lats (latissimus dorsi)

Secondary

Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Obliques

How to do the Walkout to Plank into Up-Dog

Walkout to Plank into Up Dog

  1. Starting Position:

    • Stand with your feet hip-width apart, arms relaxed by your sides.

  2. Walkout to Plank:

    • Bend at your hips and knees, reaching down to place your hands on the floor.

    • Walk your hands forward slowly until you are in a plank position. Your body should form a straight line from your head to your heels.

    • Ensure your shoulders are directly over your wrists and engage your core.

  3. Transition to Up Dog:

    • Lower your hips towards the floor while pushing your chest forward and upwards.

    • Straighten your arms and lift your torso, keeping your thighs off the ground.

    • Your shoulders should be down and away from your ears, and your head should be looking slightly upward.

  4. Returning to Plank:

    • Reverse the movement by lowering your hips back down and shifting your weight.

    • Walk your hands back towards your feet.

  5. Stand Up:

    • Once your hands are close to your feet, stand up by straightening your legs and lifting your torso back to the starting position.

  6. Repetitions:

    • Repeat this sequence for several repetitions, maintaining control throughout the movements.

Tips:

  • Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.

  • Focus on smooth, controlled movements.

  • If you feel any discomfort in your back, reduce the range of motion and ensure you’re using proper form.

Walkout to Plank into Up-Dog FAQs

What muscles does the Walkout to Plank into Up-Dog work?

The Walkout to Plank into Up-Dog mainly works the core and back, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and latissimus dorsi.

What equipment do you need for the Walkout to Plank into Up-Dog?

None. The Walkout to Plank into Up-Dog is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

Is the Walkout to Plank into Up-Dog a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What are some Walkout to Plank into Up-Dog variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Body Rock to Down Dog, Bodyweight Front Plank to Downward Dog, Knee Down Dog to Nose and Down to Upward Dog.

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