Butt-Ups

Activate your core with this bodyweight movement that bridges planks and crunches.

Perfect for core days in the FitnessTracker app, Butt-Ups use a modified plank to hit your lower abs while teaching you how to brace and move from the hips. This low-impact exercise is ideal for home or travel training.

Instructions

  1. Begin in a forearm plank with your elbows bent at 90 degrees and directly below your shoulders.
  2. Engage your core and avoid letting your back sag or arch excessively.
  3. Raise your hips upward toward the ceiling, forming a pike or "butt-up" position.
  4. Squeeze your abs at the top, then lower back into plank slowly with control.
  5. Repeat the motion for reps, focusing on controlled breathing and tension.

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