4 Killer Plank Variations to Try Right Now!

Who loves planks?

Here are 4 killer variations that will set your abs on fire!

Plank with Leg Lifts

• Get into plank position on your forearms with your abs in tight.
• Engage your glutes to lift and hold one foot a few inches off the floor, foot flexed.
• Repeat and then switch legs.

Plank Jacks

• Start in a standard plank with your legs together.
• Jump your feet out as if you were doing a horizontal jumping jack.
• Jump feet back together. Don't move your arms!
• Repeat as if your feet are doing jumping jacks, but your arms are completely stationary.

One Arm Planks

• Start in standard plank position.
• Slowly lift your right arm, extending it out in front of you.
• Keep your back flat  and reach far in front of you.
• Hold for as long as you can.
• Repeat with left arm.

Knee to Elbow Planks

• Start with a standard plank.
• Slowly bring your right knee toward the outside of your right elbow.
• Hold for 2-3 seconds.
• Repeat on the other side.

Here is a video demonstrating the 4 moves: