isolation · Core
Weighted Plank
Weighted Plank is an isolation core movement for abs, using Iron Plates. It also works obliques and shoulders. 3 sets of 30-60s, 1 min rest.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Iron Plates
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sets and reps
- 3 × 30-60s
- Rest
- 60s
- Force
- static
How to do it
- 1Set up
Forearms under the shoulders, a plate set on the upper back.
- 2The cue that matters
Squeeze glutes and quads, tuck the ribs - a plank is a full-body brace.
- 3Work it
3 sets of 30-60s, resting about 1 minute between them.
Muscles worked
Abs does most of the work. Obliques and shoulders take the rest.