Target Muscle Groups: erector spinae, abdominals (rectus abdominus, transverse abdominals).

Equipment Needed: none

Performance Points:

  • Both partners assume a plank position, facing each other.
  • Plank can be performed either off the hands or the forearms with shoulders directly aligned above.
  • Both partners raise the same arm and twist to raise arm to ceiling.
  • Twist back to plank position and high five your partner.
  • Alternate sides.

Modifications:

  • To simplify – perform plank off the knees, or take out the twist – simply reach forward and high five your partner.
  • To intensify – increase speed of movement, or grab a weight to pass back and forth at the bottom of each twist.

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by Megan Denholm

Megan is a Bachelor of Kinesiology graduate from the University of Alberta. She is a CSEP-CPT certified Fitness Consultant with the MacEwan University Sport and Wellness fitness team.