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The posterior tilt plank elicited greater activity in the external oblique compared to the traditional plank.
The posterior tilt plank can be beneficial for targeting the external oblique during core workouts.
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The posterior tilt plank elicited greater activity in the external oblique (p = 0.028).
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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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