Front Plank with Twist

Setup

1. 01Set up in a forearm plank with elbows under the shoulders.
2. 02Place feet roughly hip width apart for a stable base.
3. 03Brace the trunk and squeeze the glutes before moving.
4. 04Keep a straight line from head to heels.

Execution

1. 01From the plank, rotate the hips to one side and dip them toward the floor.
2. 02Stop just short of touching the floor with the hip.
3. 03Rotate back through neutral and dip to the other side.
4. 04Keep the shoulders square and the elbows planted throughout.

Checkpoints

• -Hips rotate while shoulders stay level.
• -Lower back does not sag between twists.
• -Movement is slow and controlled, not a swing.
• -Neck stays neutral with eyes down.

Common mistakes

• -Letting the hips pike up between reps.
• -Swinging fast and losing trunk tension.
• -Shifting all the weight onto one elbow.
• -Holding the breath through the set.