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The long-lever plank showed significantly greater activity compared to the traditional plank in the upper rectus abdominis and lower abdominal stabilizers.
Using the long-lever plank can specifically target the upper rectus abdominis and lower abdominal stabilizers more effectively.
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The long-lever plank showed significantly greater activity compared to the traditional plank in the upper rectus abdominis (p = 0.015) and lower abdominal stabilizers (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
DOI 10.1080/14763141.2014.942355
other · n=19Cited 40×
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