Unterarmstütz ► elbow plank / front plank

Individual work

In the forearm support, the outstretched legs and upper body practically form a line. The legs are supported on the tips of the toes and the upper body on the forearms, the forearms lie flat on the floor parallel to each other (90 degree angle at the elbow joint).

Attention:
Head, torso, hips and knees form a line (do not stretch your buttocks upwards or let them sag, tense your stomach), the hands should not touch/close.

Lighten:
Knees on the floor (feet held high).

Harden:
Additional weight (on the back); unstable support (possible for both arms and legs).

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► to make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
1 ball/balance cushion/balance board ► to make the exercise more difficult (unstable surface)