Research
Neural
The long-lever posterior-tilt plank displayed a significantly increased activation of the upper rectus abdominis, lower abdominal stabilizers, and external oblique compared to the traditional prone plank.
Incorporating the long-lever posterior-tilt plank may enhance core muscle training effectiveness.
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Compared to the traditional prone plank, the long-lever posterior-tilt plank displayed a significantly increased activation of the upper rectus abdominis (p < 0.001), lower abdominal stabilizers (p < 0.001), and external oblique (p < 0.001).
Why this rating
Based on the study design involving direct measurement of muscle activation.
Source
An electromyographic comparison of a modified version of the plank with a long lever and posterior tilt versus the traditional plank exercise
Brad J. Schöenfeld et al. · Sports Biomechanics · 2014
other · n=19Cited 40×
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