Copenhagen Plank (Modification)

Choose this exercise if you want to build inner-thigh and oblique strength with more control and less intensity than the full version.

In the modified Copenhagen plank, your top knee rests on a bench instead of your full leg, making the movement more accessible while still training your adductors and obliques.
By shortening the lever, you can focus on proper hip lift, breathing, and keeping your spine long without collapsing. This variation builds the same lateral core and inner-thigh strength as the full version but with more control and less strain. It’s the perfect step between a side plank and the full Copenhagen plank.

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