Pilates · No equipment
Plank Leg Lift
Plank Leg Lift is a mat pilates exercise for the abs and glutes.
The animated figure highlights the muscles worked.
How to do it
- High plank, hands under the shoulders
- Lift one leg a few inches without moving the hips
- Lower and switch; keep the belly tight
How much to do
What BindTrue’s pilates plans use, by experience:
- Beginner
- 2 × 6 per leg
- Some experience
- 2 × 8 per leg
- Experienced
- 3 × 10 per leg
Alternatives
Same job, different tools: swap in one of these when the equipment is busy or the movement doesn’t suit you.
Used in these programs
- Pilates Core & Tone Legs & glutes: 2 × 8 per leg · 3 days a week
- 28-Day Wall Pilates Wall core: 2 × 6 per leg · 4 days a week
Stop if you feel sharp or joint pain. New to training, or coming back from an injury? Start light and ask a qualified coach or physical therapist to check your form.