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Plank rock

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the front delts, lats. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Forearm plank, body in one straight line.
  2. Rock the body forward past the elbows
  3. Rock back as far as you can stay braced

Muscles worked

Plank rock: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

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