Plank With Feet on Bench

Exercise Description
Main Target Muscles	Abs
Secondary Target Muscles	Lower Back
Workout Type	Strength
Gym Gear	Bodyweight
Fitness Level	Beginner
Compound/Isolated	Isolation
Power Move	Pull

Target Muscle: Abs

Plank With Feet on Bench Overview

Just like a common plank, a plank with feet on the bench targets abs and lower back for strength and stability. The feet on the bench add to the challenge given to your muscles. It's a bodyweight exercise but you can add weight for increased resistance.

How to Do It

1. Set up for the exercise by placing a mat on the floor and setting a bench at right angles on one end.
2. Put your feet on the bench, and rest your torso on your elbows.
3. Straighten out your whole body to form a perfectly straight plank.
4. Hold this position as long as possible. Rest for 1 min, then repeat.

Tips on Planks

1. Keep your body dead straight at all times. Do not let your midsection bend and sag
2. Add intensity by lifting one of your feet off the bench slightly.