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Plank

Move slowly and keep your trunk braced.

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Primary guide

Written form guide

How To
Plank

Set up with Bodyweight.

Move slowly and keep your trunk braced.

Use the written guide below for setup, execution, and common mistakes.

Setup

  1. Set up with Bodyweight.
  2. Elbows under shoulders.
  3. Feet back.
  4. Squeeze glutes.
  5. Brace abs.

Execution

  1. Move slowly and keep your trunk braced.
  2. Use a controlled core extension pattern.
  3. Hold straight line.
  4. Breathe behind brace.
  5. Keep ribs down.

Common Mistakes

  • Hips too high.
  • Low back sagging.
  • Holding breath.
  • Neck craned up.