Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Copenhagen Plank, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Adductors |
| Also | Obliques |
Setup
A bench at knee height; start with the knee on the bench instead of the foot.
How to do it well
- Side plank with the top foot on a bench
- Lift the hips and the bottom leg off the floor
- Hold with the body in one line
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag
- Holding so long the groin strains: build up slowly
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.