Reverse Plank HoldExercise demonstration

For men

Reverse Plank Hold

LegsArmsDifficulty 4/5Seated

How to do it

  1. Sit with your legs straight and place your hands on the floor behind you.
  2. Press through your palms and heels, lift your hips into a straight line, and hold without sagging.
  3. Press through your palms and heels to lift your hips, but skip this exercise if it causes wrist pain.

What to feel

Your glutes, hamstrings and the backs of your shoulders working to keep your hips lifted.

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