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Plank Jack with Towel

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Strengthen your core, boost lower body coordination, and burn more fat.

How to Plank Jack with Towel

Starting Position

1. Spread your arms shoulder-width apart and lie face down with your knees straight.

2. Place your hands under your shoulders and keep them fixed on the floor.

3. Engage your hips and core to keep your body in a straight line.

4. Place a towel under each toe and step on it with your toes.

Proper Form

1. Shift your center of gravity to your hands and spread your legs apart.

2. Jump back with your legs to bring them together.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you expand, and inhale when you gather.

Precautions

1. Firmly brace your abdomen to prevent your waist from bending.

2. Adjust your legs so that they are not too wide apart to avoid swaying your pelvis.

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