The plank forward arm raise with weight is a side planking exercise with weights.
HOW TO…
- Position yourself into a Side Plank position. Position the dumbbell in front of you on the floor.
- Pick up the dumbbell with the hand that is not resting on the floor.
- Stretch the arm with the dumbbell in front of you. Your arm should be horizontal and at a 90-degree angle with your body.
- Now slowly raise the arm with the dumbbell while keeping it straight. Lift it until the arm is vertical.
- Hold for a second and then slowly lower the arm again to the horizontal position.
- Repeat the plank forward arm raise with weight several times and then switch to the other side.
Note: This exercise trains both the core and the arms, so make sure you hold the side planking pose during the exercise. Try to not let your hips sag.
Variation: Too difficult? Try the exercise without weights first.
Goal: Aim to perform the arm raise at least 10x without resting before switching to the other side.