Abs exercise · body weight
Power Point Plank
The power point plank is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, triceps and glutes assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Shoulders, triceps, glutes
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the power point plank
- 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 squeeze your glutes to maintain a stable position.
- Lower your body down onto your forearms, one arm at a time, maintaining a straight line from head to toe.
- Hold this position for the desired amount of time, keeping your core and glutes engaged.
- To return to the starting position, push through your forearms and lift your body back up into a high plank position.
- Repeat 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 shoulders, triceps and glutes work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
