Week 84: Copenhagen Plank on Bench - Short Lever
- Keep It Moving PT & Wellness
- Apr 7
- 2 min read
It's April! Which means the weather is breaking and y'all are going to be lacing up your running and walking sneaks! This month's theme is straight up Running.
Exercise: Copenhagen Plank on Bench - Short Lever
Purpose: To strengthen the adductors and obliques, and improve single leg stability and endurance in the frontal plane
Who It's For: Weekend warriors, marathon runners, adults with kids that now walk
Why We Love It: Because we know your knee hurts when you run and this will help make you more resilient
Procedure:
Prop yourself up on one elbow stacked directly below your shoulder
Place your top leg on a bench, pressing into the bench with your inner thigh muscles
Using your core and glutes, elevate your bottom leg hip but keep your lower leg on the ground
Maintain a straight spine with tension in your downside oblique
Lift up the bottom leg off the ground without losing form
Hold for 5 seconds, repeat 3-5 times until fatigued
Repeat on the other side
*Disclaimer: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.
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