Plank Arm Lift

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Lift one arm while holding a plank position.

How to Plank Arm Lift

Starting Position

Keep your body straight in the plank position.

Proper Form

1. Keep your body straight in the plank position.

2. Raise one arm to stabilize your body.

3. Repeat with the opposite arm.

Breathing Technique

Exhale while raising your arms and inhale while returning to the original position.

Precautions

Keep your arms straight.

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About

How to Plank Arm Lift

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

From the Community

Plank Arm Lift Related Reading

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Lengthened partials build as much muscle as full reps — and may grow it faster per set

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