Reverse Plank

A bodyweight exercise for the gluteus maximus and erector spinae.

  • Core
  • Bodyweight

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Muscles worked

MainGluteus maximus, Erector spinae
AlsoHamstrings, Posterior deltoid

Setup

A mat; fingers pointing toward the feet or out to the sides.

How to do it well

  • Sit with legs long, hands behind the hips
  • Lift the hips until the body is a straight line
  • Look up, squeeze the glutes, hold

Common mistakes

  • Letting the hips sag
  • Shrugging the shoulders

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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.