Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Plank, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Transverse abdominis, Rectus abdominis |
| Also | Obliques, Erector spinae |
Setup
Squeeze the glutes and brace hard rather than just holding the position.
How to do it well
- Set the elbows under the shoulders
- Keep a straight line from head to heels
- Brace the abs and glutes
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag
- Piking the hips up
Free programs with Plank
- First Strength (3 day)
- Dumbbells Only (3 day)
- Full Body (3 day)
- Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Strength Wave (4 day)
- First Two Weeks (bodyweight)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.