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Plank Video & Instructions

Plank video exercise guide. On this page you'll learn how to do a Plank using the correct technique. Below you'll find the Plank video, pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of the exercise. Click the play button below to start the video!

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Exercise Instructions:

The Plank is a stationary exercise that helps strengthen the entire core of the body. Setup for the plank by getting a mat and laying down on your front. To start the exercise prop your torso up on your elbows and your feet up on your toes. Keeping yourself completely straight, hold this position for as long as possible. Typically, the plank is done for 3 x 1 minute sets. However, as you get stronger your should be able to do 1 - 3 minutes.

Tips:

Do not let your mid section sag in the middle. You need to keep yourself straight at all times. Do this exercise in front of a mirror to make sure you are not letting your technique slip.

More Bodyweight Abs Exercises:

  1. Sit Up
  2. Floor Crunch (legs on bench)
  3. Twisting Bench Crunch
  4. Twisting Floor Crunch
  5. Lying Floor Leg Raise
  6. Lying Alternate Floor Leg Raise
  7. Lying Floor Knee Raise
  8. Lying Alternate Knee Raise
  9. Lying Bench Leg Raise
  10. Lying Leg Raise With Hip Thrust
  11. Lower Abdominal Hip Roll
  12. Abdominal Pendulum
  13. Reach And Catch
  14. Alternate Reach And Catch
  15. Bench Jack Knife
  16. Decline Sit Up
  17. Twisting Decline Sit Up
  18. Decline Abdominal Reach
  19. Decline Bench Knee Raise
  20. Decline Bench Alternate Knee Raise
  21. Decline Bench Leg Raise
  22. Decline Bench Alternate Leg Raise
  23. Decline Leg Raise With Hip Thrust
  24. Side Crunch
  25. Side Crunch With Leg Lift
  26. Plank
  27. Side Plank
  28. Plank With Feet On Bench
  29. Hip Thrusts
  30. Abdominal Air Bike
  31. Seated Leg Tucks
  32. Floor Toe Reach
  33. Lying Heel Touches
  34. Russian Twist
  35. Hanging Leg Raise
  36. Hanging Knee Raise
  37. Twisting Hanging Knee Raise
  38. Roman Chair Knee Raise
  39. Roman Chair Twisting Knee Raise
  40. Chair Leg Raise

EXERCISE PROFILE

Primary Muscle(s):
Abs
Secondary Muscle(s):
Lower Back
Mechanics:
Isolation
Equipment:
Bodyweight

Excercise Pictures

Plank
Plank

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