Tuesday 24 November 2015

Challenge of The Week:Plank with alternating Leg Lift

photo credit:  bodybuilding.com


I decided to begin the post "Challaenge Of The Weeek" to show a great way to try something new and exciting as well as to add to your usual exercise routine.


This week's challenge is Plank with alternating Leg Lift.

Muscle groups: Abdomials, Abductors, chest, Core, Obliques, Shoulders, Triceps.

Modality: Stability, Strength.

Equipments: Exercise mat


This exercise is a great for development of core strength and spinal stability, the movement of the legs will increase the demand for a more dynamic stabilization in the ilio-femoral joints as well as the LPHC (Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Complex).


How To:

  1. Get into a plank position, with your forearms on the ground, elbows directly under your shoulders, and legs extended straight behind you, feet hip-width apart. Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles, and your core should be braced.
  2.  Keeping your hips parallel to the floor, squeeze your glutes to raise your right foot a few inches into the air. Hold for two seconds, then lower your foot. That's one rep. 
  3. Repeat with your left foot. Continue alternating for 15 total reps.

watch the video demostration here

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