How to do it
Spread your feet wider than your elbows to widen your base.
- 1
Start in a forearm plank position with your elbows under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
- 2
Lift one hand and tap the opposite thigh, then place it back down.
- 3
Alternate hands, tapping the opposite thigh each time.
- 4
Continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and hips stable to prevent rocking and to maximize the engagement of your abdominal muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the head toward the floor
- ✕Letting the support-side shoulder sink
- ✕Tapping the same-side thigh with each reach