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Plank

  • BODY PART:

Core

  • ASSISTANCE:

None

  • CHALLENGE LEVEL:

Easy

This is how you do it

Step 1

Start on the floor in a face down (prone) position.
 

Step 2

Raise your shoulders and place your elbows firmly on the floor with your forearms straight ahead.
 
1.You can use a towel or pad under your elbows if so desired.
 

Step 3

Brace, flex your glutes and legs to raise your hips off the floor.
 
1.Your body should be flat and parallel to the floor supported by your elbows and toes.
 

Step 4

Maintain the brace and hold for the desired time.
 

Step 5

Lower your body to the floor.

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  • BODY PART:

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  • ASSISTANCE:

None

  • CHALLENGE LEVEL:

Intermediate

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  • BODY PART:

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  • ASSISTANCE:

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  • CHALLENGE LEVEL:

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