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Plank

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Human
muscles:Rectus AbdominisMuscle
auxiliary muscles:TrapeziusMuscle, Lower BackMuscle, ObliquesMuscle, QuadricepsMuscle, HamstringsMuscle, GlutesMuscle
required:Doable Without Equipment And Weights
optional:Fitness Mat
fitness level:Easy
exercise type:Strength - isometric
Variations available (23)
Starting PositionExecution

General And Specifics

Starting Position

  • go down on your knees and put your forearms on the ground
  • your elbows are below the shoulders
  • look to the ground
  • then lay down the thighs
  • put your feet together, only the tiptoes touch the ground

Correct Execution

  • brace your abs and lift your hip until your body is in one line
  • hold this position for about 60 seconds
  • do not let your pelvis sink down to the ground
  • repeat the ab exercise