How To Do Modified Plank To Single Arm Reach

Modified Plank To Single Arm Reach is a core body move that strengthens your abdominals and lower back while training your body to have better balance and stability. There are many abdominal and core body exercises available to incorporate into your fitness routine. Fitness professionals agree that practicing a plank of any variety, is going to give you the best results for strengthening your core.

If you learn how to do Modified Plank To Single Arm Reach you will not only get the best core strength move available, but excellent balance training. Balance is important at every age, but particularly as you get older.

Modified Plank to Single Arm Reach is unique due to the arm reach that is added. First it is important to learn how to do a proper plank or learn how to do a proper kneeling plank. Once you are able to perform a kneeling plank for at least 30 seconds with proper form, then you can add the arm reach.

This will challenge you further as you remove one of the legs of the stool that is holding you up. You now have to rely more on your core body with one less limb helping.

Be sure you are always pulling your lower abdominals toward your spine to keep your back in alignment. Try a bunch of different types of planks in our 6 Plank Variations For Awesome Abs.

Modified Plank to Single Arm Reach Exercise Instructions

• Begin in a kneeling plank with arms directly under shoulders and body in a straight line to knees.
• Raise your right arm and hold then return that arm to the mat slowly. Repeat on the other side.

Targets: arms, shoulders, core