Instructional Video
Written Instructions
- Lay face down on the floor, resting your weight on your forearms with your hands facing forwards. Your elbows should be directly under your shoulders.
- Come up onto your toes so that your whole body is in a straight line. Your neck, hips and feet should all follow a straight path.
- Squeeze your belly button in towards your spine as you hold this position for a song as possible.
- Focus on maintaining a straight line, keep your bum down, in line with your body and don't let your chest collapse.
Regression
Struggling to hold this for a long time? Try the plank with your arms resting on a raised surface. Make sure your elbows are directly under your shoulders and your body stays in a straight line.
Progression
Looking more of a flamin' challenge? Try doing plank kickbacks, adding in this extra push to the movement can really help you get your sweat on.
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