Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank

Category

Core

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Bodyweight

Primary muscles

Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Mideus, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis

Secondary muscles

Deltoids, Iliopsoas

How to do it

1. Start in a plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
2. Lift your right leg off the floor, extending it straight back while maintaining the plank position. Hold briefly.
3. Lower your right leg back to the starting position.
4. Lift your left leg off the floor, extending it straight back. Hold briefly before lowering it back to the starting position. Continue alternating sides.

Form tips

• Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain stability and prevent your hips from sagging.
• Perform the movement slowly and with control to maximize muscle activation and prevent injury.
• Maintain a straight line from head to heels, avoiding any arching or rounding of your back.