Step-by-step guide to Plank Variations with Limb Lifts

Maximize effectiveness: Tips for patients and practitioners

Step-by-step guide to Plank Variations with Limb Lifts

Maximize effectiveness: Tips for patients and practitioners

video camera icon

1. Step-by-step how to do Plank Variations with Limb Lifts

Icon of a checkbox

2. How to perform Plank Variations with Limb Lifts. Follow these instructions.

Step 1
Kneel down on a mat with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
Step 2
Straighten one leg and then the other leg back behind you. There should be a straight line from the back of your head through your back, the back of your legs to your heels. Drive your hands into the floor so that your shoulder blades flatten on your back.
Step 3
Maintaining this control, lift one leg up from the floor. Keep your leg straight as you lower it back down, and repeat with the other leg. Ensure you keep your abdominal and buttock muscles activated throughout.
Step 4
Step 5
Prescribe. Educate. Engage.

Unlock Physitrack - all in one platform for practitioners!
Start your 30-day free trial today.
Get Started
Various devices showing the Physitrack UI
Want to receive your exercise programs via app?

Refer your physiotherapist and start using PhysiApp!
Leave clinic details
Mobile devices showing the user interface of Phystrack
Icon of a checkbox

3. About Plank Variations with Limb Lifts

- Plank exercises with added limb lifts for increased difficulty - Targets core muscles and improves stability - Enhances balance

Icon of a checkbox

4. Benefits of Plank Variations with Limb Lifts

Here are some potential benefits of performing this exercise:

- Targets core muscles - Improves stability and balance - Enhances overall core strength

Icon of a checkbox

5. FAQ on Plank Variations with Limb Lifts

How do I perform Plank Variations with Limb Lifts?
Plus iconMinus icon

Start in a plank position and lift one limb at a time while maintaining a stable core.

What benefits do Plank Variations offer?
Plus iconMinus icon

Strengthens the entire core, improves balance, and targets specific muscle groups with limb lifts.

Can I do Plank Variations if I have wrist pain?
Plus iconMinus icon

Yes, try performing them on your forearms or use push-up handles to reduce wrist strain.

How often should I include Plank Variations in my routine?
Plus iconMinus icon

2-3 times per week is sufficient; ensure proper form and progression.

Plus iconMinus icon

Prescribe. Educate. Engage.

Unlock Physitrack - all in one platform for practitioners!
Start your 30-day free trial today.
Get Started
Various devices showing the Physitrack UI
Want to receive your exercise programs via app?

Refer your physiotherapist and start using PhysiApp!
Leave clinic details
Mobile devices showing the user interface of Phystrack

Thank you for using our exercises!

We would love to know just one thing about you to help us improve these pages

What do you currently use as the main form for assigning exercises to your patient?

Next
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.