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Welcome to our weekly Move of the Week series. Every Monday, we’ll be sharing with you one of our favourite exercises – how to do them, what muscles they work and why they should be a regular part of your workout regime. This week: plank row.
A strong core underpins everything when it comes to fitness. Without one, running becomes harder, yoga is impossible and strength training can cause injuries. A great place to start getting those core muscles working is with a plank modification: the plank row.
So, what exactly is a plank row and what muscles does it work?
A plank row is like your standard plank but instead of staying static, you lift one hand at a time – all while keeping the rest of the body absolutely still. Here’s why it’s so effective:
- Full body workout: While it requires you to lock those core muscles, plank rows are really full-body movements. You need to use your legs to keep still, lift up through the shoulders to avoid stressing the back and have strong enough arm muscles to keep you upright.
- Adaptable: To make it easier, go onto your knees. To make it harder, add some dumbbells.
- Great for balance: This really tests how good your core strength and therefore balance is. It’s all too easy to rotate as you move.
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