Reverse Plank with Leg Lift
Step by step
How to perform
- Push your hands and feet into the ground, lifting your hips off the floor until your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels, this is the reverse plank position.
- Hold this position, then slowly raise your right leg as high as you can without bending your knee.
- Lower your right leg back down and repeat the same movement with your left leg.
- Continue to alternate legs, all while maintaining the reverse plank position, for your desired number of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Reverse Plank with Leg Lift is a challenging exercise that targets and strengthens your core, glutes, hamstrings, and lower back, while also improving your balance and stability. It is particularly beneficial for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone looking to enhance their functional strength and flexibility. People may choose this exercise for its ability to engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, encouraging a more efficient workout and promoting better posture and body alignment.
Coaching cues
Form tips
As you lift your body into the reverse plank position, make sure to engage your core. This means tightening your abdominal muscles, which will help to support your back and prevent strain. A common mistake is to rely too much on arm strength, which can lead to shoulder or wrist injuries.
When lifting your leg, do it in a slow and controlled manner. This will not only engage your muscles more effectively, but also reduce the risk of injury. Avoid jerky or fast movements which can cause muscle strain.
Throughout the exercise, make sure your body is in a straight line from your head to your heels. A common mistake
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