Core · Bodyweight

Reverse Plank

Flip the plank and light up your backside.

Reverse Plank exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Sit on the floor with legs straight and hands planted behind your hips.
  2. Press through your hands and heels to lift your hips up.
  3. Form a straight line from shoulders to heels.
  4. Hold for time, squeezing your glutes.

The one cue that matters

Drive your hips high and don't let them sag. Keep your chest open and shoulders down.

Muscles worked

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

FAQ

What muscles does the Reverse Plank work?

The Reverse Plank primarily works the Core.

How long should I hold it?

Start with sets you can hold with perfect position, even if short. Add a few seconds each session; quality beats clock-watching.

How many sets and reps of Reverse Plank?

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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