Plank
Also called Forearm plank, Elbow plank
The plank is a hold on your forearms and toes with your body in one straight line. Expect your abs to work hardest, with your shoulders, glutes and lower back joining in. It is a simple way to learn to brace your core, and it suits almost everyone. Keep your elbows under your shoulders and squeeze your glutes. If it is too hard, rest your knees on the floor for a shorter, easier hold. End the hold when your hips sag or your lower back hurts. The Side plank adds work for the sides of your core.
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How to do it
- Place your forearms on the floor, elbows right under your shoulders.
- Step your feet back so only your forearms and toes touch the floor.
- Squeeze your glutes and abs until your body is one straight line.
- Look at the floor and hold the position, breathing steadily.
Form tips
- Elbows under your shoulders, forearms parallel.
- Squeeze glutes and abs, body in one straight line.
- Look at the floor and keep breathing.
Common mistake
- Letting your hips sag or pike up.