Front Plank - Butt Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Rectus Abdominis
Equipment
Body weight
Body Part
Waist
Primary Muscle
Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Muscles
Obliques, Gluteus Maximus
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
4
Alternate Names
Front Plank

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Front Plank - Butt

  1. Start by lying face down on the floor.
  2. Place your forearms on the ground, aligning elbows under shoulders.
  3. Lift your hips off the ground, forming a straight line from your head to your heels.
  4. Hold this position while keeping your core engaged.
  5. Keep your neck neutral, looking straight down.

Common Mistakes

  • Allowing the hips to drop too low.
  • Holding the plank for too long without proper form.
  • Not engaging the core muscles adequately.

Modifications

  • Perform the plank on your knees instead of your toes for less intensity.
  • Elevate your hands on a bench to decrease the load on your waist.

Tips

  • Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  • Engage your core and avoid letting your hips sag.
  • Breathe steadily throughout the plank.

Front Plank - Butt Alternatives

Tags

core
plank
strength
stableness
fitness
bodyweight

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