Plank drag-through

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

Orbit

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WorksAbsObliquesFront deltsLats

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

How to do it

Setup: High plank, a dumbbell beside one hand.
Reach under the body and drag it to the other side
Keep the hips from twisting

Muscles worked

Plank drag-through: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs and obliques highlighted

Abs · main
Obliques · main
Front delts
Lats

Equipment

Dumbbells

Alternatives

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