Dumbbell plank drag

A isolation exercise for the abs and obliques, with help from the front delts. Equipment: dumbbells.

Orbit

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WorksAbsObliquesFront delts

Drag to turn the figure. The highlighted muscles are the ones doing the work.

How to do it

Setup: High plank with a dumbbell beside one hand.
Reach under and pull the dumbbell across
Don't let the hips rotate

Muscles worked

Dumbbell plank drag: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs and obliques highlighted

Abs · main
Obliques · main
Front delts

Equipment

Dumbbells

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all dumbbell plank drag alternatives.

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