All exercises
Plank
Holding a straight line against gravity. It teaches the brace you use under every heavy lift.
- Starting point
- Muscles worked
- Abs, Obliques, Glutes
- Equipment
- None
How to do it
- 1
Set your forearms on the floor, elbows under your shoulders.
- 2
Step your feet back so your body is straight from head to heels.
- 3
Squeeze your glutes and pull your ribs down towards your hips.
- 4
Breathe slowly and hold the position for the full time.
What to think about
- “Ribs down, glutes tight”
- “Push the floor away”
- “Long neck”
Common mistakes
- Hips sagging towards the floor
- Hips piked up high
- Holding your breath