Plank
Isolation exercise targeting the abs with body weight. Keep the pelvis tucked and the core braced, moving slowly with no momentum.
Muscles worked
- Upper abs (primary)
- Obliques
Equipment
Bodyweight
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.
Sets and reps to start with
3 sets of 60 reps, 60 s of rest between sets. Increase the load once you complete every set at the top of the rep range.
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