isometric · intermediate · single side
Short-Lever Copenhagen Plank
Also called: Knee Copenhagen Plank, Bent-Knee Copenhagen Plank
Coaching cues
- Top knee on the bench, elbow under shoulder
- Squeeze the top inner thigh down into the bench
- Lift the hips into one straight line
- Keep the chest open — don't roll forward
Common mistakes
- Hips sagging toward the floor
- Supporting on the ankle instead of the knee — jumping to the long lever too early
- Chest rolling toward the ground
Take care with: hip, shoulder. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: Side Plank
Harder: Copenhagen Plank