Plank with Reach
Also known as: Plank Reach, Plank Reach Out, Plank Arm Reach, Plank Arm Lift, Plank Arm Lifts, Plank Single-Arm Lift, Plank Arm Raise
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Technique
- Start in a high plank with feet wider than hip-width.
- Brace the abs and squeeze the glutes.
- Reach one arm straight forward in line with your ear and hold for a moment.
- Return the hand to the floor and reach with the other arm.
Cues
- Keep the hips square to the floor.
- Reach long rather than high.
- Widen the feet for extra stability.
- For an easier version, lift the hand just a few centimeters instead of reaching forward.
Common mistakes
- Rotating the torso as the arm reaches.
- Letting the hips drop on the reach.
- Reaching too fast.