Exercise Lab

Plank

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Equipment

  • No Equipment Needed

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core
  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs
  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Abdominal strength
  • Hip strength
  • Quads strength

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Description

  • Balance on your toes and elbows, with your torso about 6 to 8 inches from the floor.
  • Hold your legs, hips, torso, neck and head in a straight line.
  • Tighten your abdominal muscles.

ProTip

  • Align your entire spine straight

Mistakes

  • Dropping the head
  • Drooping the lower back
  • Dropping the hips
  • Sticking the hips up too high