strength
Plank
Works the abdominals, with no equipment.
Specification
| Equipment | body only |
| Primary muscles | abdominals |
| Secondary muscles | none recorded |
| Mechanic | isolation |
| Force | static |
| Level | beginner |
| Category | strength |
How to do it
- 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.