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Plank

beginnerno equipment
Plank: start of the movement
1 · start
Plank: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
shoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesshoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesFRONTshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesBACK
Primary: abs
Secondary: shoulders

Correct technique

  1. 1Elbows under your shoulders, body straight.
  2. 2Brace your abs and glutes.
  3. 3Breathe calmly.
  4. 4Hold for the set time.
Breathing: Breathe calmly and steadily, keep your core braced.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Sagging lower back.
  • ✕Hips too high.
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