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Maria and Wolfgang doing the Pilates exercise "Walking on the Spot Plank
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Pilates exercises explained

Walking on the Spot Plank

The Pilates exercise "Walking on the Spot Plank" requires full-body stability even in the starting position, as it begins in the push-up position.

The exercise promotes mobility as well as ankle coordination. Also, the deep trunk muscles are challenged by the additional leg and ankle movements. Due to the complexity, this exercise is very effective for the whole body.

All variations of the "Front Support" prepare you for this exercise.

Exercise description

In the push-up position we alternately mobilize the knee and ankle.

Breathing flows with it.

Repeat this exercise 6 to 8 times, alternating smoothly.

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Pro Tip From Maria

Imagine during the exercise Walking on the Spot Plank fromThe way you press a soft ball against the wall with the heel of the stretched leg.

Video with the brief explanation of the Pilates exercise Walking on the Spot Plank

Most common errors

The pelvis resonates too much.

The head sinks to the floor or rises to the point that the neck shortens. 

Graphic showing the muscles that are trained during the Pilates exercise Walking on the Spot Plank

  • Deep muscles
  • Surface musculature
Muscle groups
  • Transversus
  • Multifidus
  • Rhomboids
  • Obliquus internus
  • Serratus
  • Soleus
  • Diaphragm Pelvis
  • Pectoralis Major
  • Obliquus Externus
  • Deltoid
  • Triceps
  • Biceps
  • Rotator cuff,
  • Gastrocnemius
Equipment
  • Mat
Difficulty
  • Difficult
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