Core · Dumbbell

Plank With Dumbbell Pull Through

Plank tight, drag the dumbbell across, no hip sway.

Plank With Dumbbell Pull Through exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Set up in a high plank with a dumbbell on the floor outside one hand.
  2. Brace your core and widen your feet for stability.
  3. Reach the opposite hand under your body and drag the dumbbell across to that side.
  4. Reset your hand, then pull it back the other way.

The one cue that matters

Keep your hips dead level, the win is not rotating while you drag.

Muscles worked

The Plank With Dumbbell Pull Through isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Plank With Dumbbell Pull Through work?

The Plank With Dumbbell Pull Through primarily works the Core.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Plank With Dumbbell Pull Through?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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