How to do it
Press your supporting forearm firmly into the ground to stay stable.
- 1
Start in a standard plank position with your forearms on the ground and your body in a straight line.
- 2
Raise your right arm and left leg simultaneously, keeping your body as stable as possible.
- 3
Lower your arm and leg back to the plank position.
- 4
Repeat with the opposite arm and leg.
- 5
Continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a straight line from head to heels throughout the exercise to prevent your hips from sagging or piking up.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the torso during the lift
- ✕Shifting the elbows forward during the lift
- ✕Bending the raised leg at the knee