Plank

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

abdominals

Exercise Demonstration

Demonstration of Plank exercise showing proper form and technique Alternative demonstration of Plank exercise

Description:

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.

Exercise Information

Category: strength
Equipment: body only
Level: beginner
Force Type: static
Mechanic: isolation