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Elevated Plank Walkout with a Chair

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Elevated Plank Walkout with a Chair.

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About this exercise

A bodyweight core exercise where you begin standing with hands on a chair seat, then walk your hands out to a full elevated plank position and walk back, challenging the abs, obliques, and upper body stabilizers. The elevated hand position reduces the intensity compared to a floor-based walkout, making it suitable for beginners building core strength.

How to Perform

  • Stand behind a sturdy chair and place both hands on the seat, shoulder-width apart
  • Slowly walk your hands forward along the floor one at a time until your body forms a straight incline plank with arms extended
  • Hold the plank position briefly, keeping your core tight and hips level
  • Walk your hands back toward the chair one at a time to return to the starting position
  • Keep your back flat and avoid letting your hips sag or pike throughout the movement
  • Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Muscle Activation

Primary
AbsCore
Secondary
TricepsFront shouldersUpper chest

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About the Elevated Plank Walkout with a Chair

The Elevated Plank Walkout with a Chair is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.