Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift (push-up position).
The front plank with arm and leg lift challenges core stability in a high plank position by requiring you to extend the opposite arm and leg simultaneously. This contralateral movement demands anti-rotation control, building functional core strength and glute activation.
The Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift (push-up position) 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.
