Core · Bodyweight

Spiderman

Climb the wall in a plank and smoke your obliques.

Spiderman exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Start in a high plank with hands under shoulders and body straight.
  2. Brace your core and keep your hips level.
  3. Drive one knee out toward the same-side elbow.
  4. Return it and repeat on the other side.

The one cue that matters

Take the knee out to the side, not straight forward, and keep your hips from rocking.

Muscles worked

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

FAQ

What muscles does the Spiderman work?

The Spiderman 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 Spiderman?

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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