Jack Plank on Medicine Ball Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Transversus Abdominis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.9
- Alternate Names
- Medicine Ball Plank
How to: Jack Plank on Medicine Ball
- Start in a plank position with your forearms resting on a medicine ball.
- Your body should form a straight line from your head to your feet.
- Engage your core, squeezing your glutes.
- Hold this position for the desired amount of time.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hips drop too low.
- Not engaging the core properly.
- Placing weight too far forward onto the ball.
Modifications
- Try performing the plank on your knees instead of your feet.
- Reduce the range of motion on the medicine ball.
Tips
- Maintain a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Keep your hips level and avoid sagging or arching.
Jack Plank on Medicine Ball Alternatives
Tags
core
plank
strength
medicine ball
waist
stability