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Plank

🏋️ Calisthenics / Bodyweight · Core

Also known as: planks, plank hold, forearm plank, high plank, straight arm plank

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Duration
/planks 60s

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Demonstration

Plank — position 1Plank — position 2
Demo: Plank — free-exercise-db (public domain)

How to perform

🎯 Abdominals🛠 Body Only
  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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