plank to Table top

Equipment Needed

Open floor or yoga mat

Instructions:

  1. Start by lying on the floor, face down
  2. Press up into the top of a push-up
  3. Make sure your pelvis is tucked and that you are pressing firmly through your shoulders 
  4. Lift up one hand and swing the opposite leg under your body, rotating your torso
  5. Plant your foot on the ground and continue rotating your torso so that you can place your hand behind you
  6. Once your hands and feet are set, lift your hips up into the tabletop position
  7. Return to the starting position by reversing the movements
  8. Repeat on the opposite side

Common Error

Make sure to squeeze your glutes to prevent your hips from sagging during the tabletop

Progressions / Regressions:

If this is too challenging:

  • Only lift your hips as high as you feel comfortable

If you want more of a challenge:

  • N/A

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