Med Ball Plank

How to Med Ball Plank

You Should Feel This: Abs

Exercise Families: Plank

Equipment: Med Ball

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Place your hands on top of the med ball, firmly gripping each side. Move into the push-up position with your legs in a straight line behind you and feet hip-width apart.

2. Shift your weight forward until your shoulders are positioned directly over the med ball. Reposition the body as needed to allow full extension of the arms without any bend at the hips or knees.

3. Brace your abdominals and ensure that your spine remains in a neutral position. Hold this position for the specified amount of time, breathing deeply throughout.

4. Planks primarily strengthen your core muscles including your transverse abdominus, rectus abdominals, and obliques; but because they involve your full body to hold the position, you also engage your arms, shoulders, glutes, quads and more.

Alternative Exercises:

Plank • Bench Plank