Front Plank Toe Tap Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Medius
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Medius
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Rectus Abdominis, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Obliques, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Deltoid Anterior, Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Plank with Toe Tap
How to: Front Plank Toe Tap
- Start in a standard plank position with your hands beneath your shoulders.
- Engage your core and stabilize your body.
- Reach your right hand to tap your left foot.
- Return to the plank position and repeat on the opposite side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hips drop or rise too high.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight.
Modifications
- Kneeling plank version for reduced intensity.
- Reducing range of motion by tapping less far while maintaining form.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.
- Avoid letting your hips sag; maintain a straight line from head to heels.
- Perform the taps slowly and with control to enhance effectiveness.
Front Plank Toe Tap Alternatives
Tags
core
waist
strength
balance
stability
intermediate