Abs exercise · body weight
Front Plank with Twist
The front plank with twist is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques and shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques, shoulders
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the front plank with twist
- Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to toe.
- Engage your core and glutes to maintain a stable position.
- Rotate your torso to the right, lifting your right arm and extending it towards the ceiling.
- Keep your hips and legs stable as you twist.
- Hold for a moment, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat the twist on the left side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Hold for 20–60 seconds with good form, rest, and repeat for 3 sets. Add time week by week.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the abs. The obliques and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
