The bear plank builds deep core strength and stability and engages most of your body, but you can turn this move into a hip-opening exercise, too, and burn up your quads at the same time. This is how.
To do bear plank openers, you'll start from a tabletop position, lift your knees to hover above the mat, then, keeping your legs bent, lift one leg out to the side. You can hold here for a moment, then switch sides.
