Exercises / Upper Body

Plank up-down

From a high plank, lower to your forearms one arm at a time, then press back up.

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How to do it

1. From a high plank, lower to your forearms one arm at a time, then press back up.
2. Hips stay level as you change arms.
3. Widen your feet for balance and switch the leading arm each set.

Easier version: Plank shoulder taps

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