Exercise technique

weighted front plank

The weighted front plank is a core stability exercise that increases the challenge of the traditional plank by adding external weight, requiring greater strength and endurance from the abdominal muscles, shoulders, and lower back.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start by lying face down on the floor.
  2. Place your forearms on the ground, with your elbows directly under your shoulders.
  3. Extend your legs straight out behind you, with your toes on the ground.
  4. Engage your core and lift your body off the ground, balancing on your forearms and toes.
  5. Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.
  6. Hold this position for the desired amount of time.
  7. Lower your body back down to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Lower back.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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