Areas Trained: Upper and mid back, back of upper arms, core.
Guidlines: Beginner 2 x 5 reps / Intermediate 3 x 5 reps / Advanced 4 x 5 reps.
- Come into a plank position with a 6-8kg dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other directly under your shoulders, body resting on your toes.
- Lower you chest to the floor, keeping the elbows close to the body.
- Slowly lift up, keeping the body stiff. Pull one weight towards your armpit, supporting your body weight with the other arm.
- Lower the weight and repeat the lift with the other arm. This counts as one rep – Repeat.
Safety Tip:
Keep your body in a straight line from shoulders to toes. Come onto the knees if you can’t maintain this form on the toes.
