Plank Prone Plate Switch (male)

Plank Prone Plate Switch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start by getting into a plank position with your body weight supported by your toes and forearms
  • 2Keep your body straight and your abdominals engaged
  • 3Maintain this posture as you reach out with one arm to an imaginary plate in front of you and slowly pull it towards you
  • 4Switch arms and repeat the motion
  • 5Keep alternating arms for the duration of the exercise

Tips:

  • Bear more weight on your toes and forearms to engage your abdominals and lower back
  • Avoid letting your hips sag or your back arch
  • Keep a controlled pace to really engage your core
  • Breathing should be controlled, inhale as you reach out and exhale when pulling the 'plate' towards you

Plank Prone Plate Switch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs