How to do a reverse plank to strengthen your lower back, glutes, hamstrings and abs

a photo of a woman doing a reverse plank

Exercises that target the core and get the abs rippling have long been a focus for many when it comes to fitness. Not only for their notoriety in helping to achieve a ripped beach body, but the ability they have to enhance stability, improve posture, and optimise overall strength. 

While traditional planks have become the go-to exercise for those wanting to improve their core strength, there’s one related exercise that should get just as much attention, and that’s its lesser-known cousin —  the reverse plank.

Also known as the supine plank, the reverse plank is a bodyweight exercise that engages the core muscles alongside the lower back, glutes, and abdominal region. It involves assuming a position similar to the traditional plank but with the body facing upwards, towards the sky, supported by the hands and heels.