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Front Plank with Twist
Bodyweight · Core · Isolation
Abdominals Obliques Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Abdominals
- Secondary muscles
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Core (Static force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 15-20 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 60 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Start in a high plank position, hands directly under shoulders.
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Rotate your torso, bringing one arm under your body towards the opposite side.
- Return to the starting plank position.
- PT Cue: Keep your core tight throughout the exercise.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Front Plank with Twist. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Seated Crunch | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Standing Crunch with Rope Attachment | Cable swap | Cable |
| Dumbbell Overhead Sit Up | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Dumbbell Plank Pass Through | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Kettlebell Plank Pass Through | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Lever Seated Crunch | Machine swap | Machine |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.