Exercise · Form & cues
Plank Reach — form guide
Core · Anti-Rotation · Shoulders. Equipment: Bodyweight. Difficulty: Beginner.
TEMPO
Slow · 1-1-1 each side
The hips should NOT rotate when you reach. That's the whole point — your core is fighting rotation.
Cues
- Plank position, feet wider than shoulders for stability
- Reach opposite hand forward, slow and steady
- Hips stay square to the floor
Common mistakes
- Hips dropping or twisting on the reach
Injury notes
Wrist pain → forearm plank reach.
Progression
Add ankle taps or slow it down to 3s/reach.