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Plank

How to do the Plank with proper form, and the muscles it works.

Muscle group: Core
Primary muscles: Abdominals
Type: Isolation
Level: Beginner

Video: “How to do the perfect PLANK: technique and common mistakes” by Get Exercise Confident on YouTube.

How to do the Plank

Get into a prone position on the floor, supporting your weight on your toes and your forearms. Your arms are bent and directly below the shoulder.
Keep your body straight at all times, and hold this position as long as possible. To increase difficulty, an arm or leg can be raised.

Muscles worked

The Plank mainly works your abdominals.

Plank start and finish positions

Plank: Starting position — Starting position

Plank: Ending position — Ending position

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