Target Muscle Group:

  • Strengthens: Shoulders, wrists, arms, legs, obliques, chest and back
  • Stretches: Intercostals
  • Improves balance and concentration

Performance Points:

  • Begin in plank pose.
  • Inhale and reach one arm up, rolling onto the sides of the feet.
  • Continue reaching, stacking the feet.
  • Breathe into sides, waist, ribcage and chest.  Lift through the hips to avoid excessive strain on the shoulder.
  • Repeat on the other side

Modifications:

  • Kneeling side plank.
  • Use your fists for wrists in kneeling position only.
  • For more of a challenge, try lifting the top leg and taking the index and middle finger to grasp the big toe.

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by Cindy Hunt

Cindy Hunt is certified with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiologists as a Certified Personal Trainer.  She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated with Honours from the NAIT Personal Fitness Training Program.  She holds numerous group fitness certifications.  Her passion lies in motivating others to get active and pursue a healthy lifestyle.  She has worked with athletes, dancers, aquafit participants, pre and post-natal woman, older populations and anyone who is looking to reach their fitness goals.