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Plank

beginnerstrengthstaticisolation
Plank — Body Weight Abdominals exercise demonstration
Plank — Body Weight Abdominals exercise demonstration
Body part
Waist
Target
Abdominals
Equipment
Body Weight

Instructions

  1. 1Get 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.
  2. 2Keep your body straight at all times, and hold this position as long as possible. To increase difficulty, an arm or leg can be raised.

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