plank progressions – Hybrid Movement

August 3, 2017January 5, 2022

By garabedian matt Tagged as ab workout anti-extension plank progressions stability suspended plank

Improve your Core Strength and Stability | The Suspended Front Plank

Suspended Front Plank

The Suspended Front Plank is an unstable static plank progression. This exercise starts with the foot placement in the D-shaped foot cradle of the Jungle Gym XT suspension trainer with the heels facing the handles and the forearms are in contact with the floor. Position yourself so the handles are directly below the anchor of the attachment.

how to perform a Suspended Front Plank

Initiate the exercise by positioning your elbows directly under your shoulders. Extend your knees away from the ground, maintaining a neutral spine by forming a straight line from ear to ankle. Hold the position for the designated time. Do not allow your shoulders to extend beyond your elbows. If you cannot maintain hip stability or neutral alignment, end the exercise. Start with 30 seconds and work up to 1 minute.

November 28, 2016January 2, 2020

By garabedian matt Tagged as 3 point plank anti-rotation core anti-rotation plank how to plank reach plank exercises plank progressions plank reach

Plank Reach | The Core Exercise You Should Be Doing

Plank Reach anti-extension/anti-rotation The Plank Reach is a dynamic plank progression that is destabilized by the addition of anti-rotation with anti-extension. Anti-rotation is the resistance of rotational forces while maintaining stability in the torso. In the plank reach, this is achieved by eliminating one point of contact, forcing greater demand on the anterior abdominals and the external obliques. how to perform the Plank Reach Position your elbows directly under your shoulders with an object arms-length away and lined up with your center-line. Your foot placement should be shoulder-to hip-width apart; a wider stance will provide you more stability. Extend......