Bear Plank Kickback (male)

Bear Plank Kickback demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start in a high plank position, palms flat on the floor, hands shoulder-width apart, shoulders stacked directly above your wrists
  • 2With your core engaged, lift your right leg and bend the knee 90 degrees, bringing your heel toward your butt
  • 3Kick your right leg back to straighten it, squeeze your glutes at the top
  • 4Return your right knee under your body and repeat with the left leg
  • 5Do as many reps as recommended

Tips:

  • Keep your core tight and your hips stable
  • Avoid rounding your back. It should be straight and parallel to the floor
  • Squeeze your glutes each time you kick back
  • Breathe in as you bring the knee towards the body, and breathe out as you kick back

Bear Plank Kickback Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs