Get Fit with Plank Jacks: A Fun and Effective Exercise for Weight Loss - Here's How to Do It

If weight loss is on your mind, you're probably looking for the best fat-burning exercises that can show results quickly so you can stay motivated to pursue your goal. Then what do you think about Plank Jack? Plank jacks are an ideal workout to add to your weight loss routine because they combine two of the most well-known exercises for weight loss: jumping jacks and planks. So how to do jumping jacks? Let's find out

 Step 1: Begin by standing in a tall plank. Lie on the mat, place your hands on the floor and extend your arms so that they are directly under your shoulders.
Step 2: Now, pull your legs behind you. Set your feet firmly on the ground and lift your buttocks so that your shoulders and hips are in line.
Step 3: Use your glutes and core muscles to stabilize yourself in the plank position. Further, keep your back flat, look towards the ground and make sure that your whole body is in a straight line.
Step 4: Get into plank position; Now the whole work has to be done by your feet.
Step 5: Keep your abs tight as you jump with both feet wide apart.
Step 6: Once you have done that, quickly go back to the center with both the legs.
Step 7: Do at least 10 repetitions while continuing to jump in and out.

Can Plank Jacks Help You Lose Weight?


3 Other Plank Variations to Lose Weight
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1. Plank Side Tap
Start in plank position.
Digging your toes into the ground, lift your butt up to the point where your shoulders are aligned with your hips.
Draw your navel in toward your spine so that you brace your abs as you kick your right leg to the right and back to center.
Repeat with your left leg. Do this 10 repetitions.

2. Plank Jack to Frog
Start in a high plank position and do a plank jack.
Then, lift your hips and both feet toward your hands, landing softly on your toes with your knees bent.
Hop back on the high deck.
Do this 10 repetitions.

3. Plank Jack to Squat Jump
Start in a high plank position and do a plank jack.
Then, raise your hips and both legs towards your hands.
Lift your arms and torso, and push your legs up to explode.
Land flat on your feet in a squat, return your hands to the floor, and raise your feet back to the high plank.
Do this 10 repetitions.