Weight-Plate Lying Reach Over
The Weight-Plate Lying Reach Over mainly works the core, with help from the quads. You'll need: weight plates.
Required Equipment
Weight-Plate Lying Reach Over Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
How to do the Weight-Plate Lying Reach Over
Lie flat on your back on the floor holding a weight plate with both hands extended overhead.
Engage your core and press your lower back firmly into the ground.
Exhale as you lift your shoulders and legs simultaneously, reaching the weight plate up toward your knees.
Hold briefly at the top while squeezing your abdominal muscles.
Inhale as you slowly lower your torso and legs back down to the starting position without letting them touch the floor.
Weight-Plate Lying Reach Over FAQs
What muscles does the Weight-Plate Lying Reach Over work?
The Weight-Plate Lying Reach Over mainly works the core, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Weight-Plate Lying Reach Over?
Weight plates.
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