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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Abs

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Static

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders, Glutes

Exercise Description

The plank exercise builds core strength and stability while working your entire midsection. It teaches your body to hold proper alignment under tension.

How To

1. Start in a push-up position with your forearms on the ground instead of your hands 2. Keep your elbows directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line 3. Engage your core muscles and squeeze your glutes to maintain the plank position 4. Hold this plank position for 20-60 seconds while breathing normally 5. Lower your knees to the ground to finish the plank exercise

Form Tips

• Keep your head in a neutral position - don't look up or let it hang down during the plank • Breathe steadily throughout the hold - don't hold your breath • Focus on creating a straight line from your head to your heels in the plank • Squeeze your glutes and engage your core to maintain proper alignment

Common Mistakes

• Letting your hips sag or pike up breaks the straight line that makes the plank effective • Holding your breath instead of breathing normally reduces your plank hold time • Placing your hands too wide or narrow puts extra stress on your shoulders and wrists

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