How to Do Plank

Form Cues

1. 1

   Elbows under shoulders, body in a straight line

2. 2

   Brace core as if bracing for a punch

3. 3

   Keep your neck neutral, gaze at the floor slightly ahead of your hands

4. 4

   Breathe steadily throughout rather than holding your breath

Common Mistakes

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  Sagging hips or raised hips — keep the spine neutral and squeeze glutes throughout

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  Holding the breath — steady breathing while braced is a skill worth practicing here

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  Chasing longer hold times at the expense of form — a shorter plank with perfect position beats a long one that's sagging