Abs exercise · body weight
Reverse Plank with Leg Lift
The reverse plank with leg lift is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the glutes, hamstrings and shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Glutes, hamstrings, shoulders
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the reverse plank with leg lift
- Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you and your hands resting on the ground behind you, fingers pointing towards your feet.
- Press through your hands and lift your hips off the ground, coming into a reverse plank position.
- Engage your core and lift one leg off the ground, extending it straight up towards the ceiling.
- Hold for a moment, then lower your leg back down.
- Repeat with the other leg.
- Continue alternating legs 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 glutes, hamstrings and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
