Bodyweight Front Plank to Downward Dog
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The exercise combines a front plank with a downward dog pose, enhancing core strength and shoulder flexibility. It engages the abdominal muscles while providing a stretch to the posterior chain, promoting mobility and stability.
How to do it
- Start in a front plank position with elbows beneath shoulders, body in a straight line.
- Engage core muscles and hold the plank for a moment.
- Lift hips up and back, transitioning into a downward dog while keeping arms and legs straight.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Anterior Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Trapezius Upper Fibers