AbsBeginner
Plank
How to do it
- 1
Rest on your forearms with elbows under your shoulders.
- 2
Extend your legs and lift your hips so your body forms a straight line.
- 3
Squeeze your glutes and brace your abs as if bracing for a punch.
- 4
Hold for time while breathing steadily.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag.
- Holding the breath.
Tips
- Quality beats duration — 20–45 seconds of hard bracing is plenty.
- Tuck the pelvis slightly to feel the abs more.
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