Duration exercise

Plank form, muscles worked, and workout tracking

The plank is a foundational isometric exercise that builds core stability and endurance. It engages the abdominals, obliques, and lower back, helping to improve posture and trunk control during functional movements.

Plank illustration

How to do Plank

  1. 1Begin in a forearm plank position with elbows directly under shoulders and legs extended behind you.
  2. 2Lift your hips so your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
  3. 3Engage your glutes and core muscles to prevent your lower back from sagging.
  4. 4Maintain a neutral neck position by looking at the floor.
  5. 5Breathe steadily throughout the hold, avoiding breath-holding.
  6. 6Keep your shoulders active by pushing the floor away.

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