Plank
- Main muscle
- Core
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement
- Core · Single-joint
Equipment
No equipment needed — bodyweight only.
How to do it
- Lie face down with your forearms on the floor and elbows under your shoulders.
- Lift your body onto your toes and forearms so it forms a straight line from head to heels.
- Tighten your stomach and glutes and hold for the set time, breathing normally.
- Lower your knees to the floor to rest.
Beginner tip: If it feels too hard, try it with your knees on the floor.