Front Plank
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Push your body up onto your forearms and toes, making sure your elbows are directly under your shoulders and your forearms are facing forward.
Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your feet, ensuring your back is flat and your hips are not dropping or rising.
Engage your core muscles and hold this position for as long as you can, ideally aiming for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Lower your body back to the starting position in a controlled manner and repeat the exercise as desired.
Pro Tip
Engage Your Core: The Front Plank is a core exercise, so it's essential to engage your abdominal muscles. Avoid the common mistake of holding your breath during the exercise. Instead, breathe normally and focus on tightening your abs, as if you were bracing for a punch to the stomach. Keep Your Neck and Spine Neutral: Another common mistake is craning your neck upwards or looking down at your feet. This can put unnecessary strain on your neck. Instead, keep your gaze slightly ahead of you on the floor and maintain a neutral neck and spine position. Start Slow and Increase Grad