Movement library

Plank

CoreAbs, Shoulders, Glutes

Hold a straight line from head to heels on your forearms. Tension matters more than time.

How to do it

  • Elbows under the shoulders
  • Squeeze your glutes and brace your abs
  • Push the floor away
  • Neutral neck, eyes down

Watch out for

  • Hips sagging toward the floor
  • Hips piked high

Make it easier

Hold the plank from your knees, or with hands on a bench.

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