CALISTHENICSCore Bodyweight
How to Do Plank
Forearms on the floor, elbows under shoulders. Body is a straight plank from head to heel — no sagging hips, no pike. Squeeze everything: glutes, abs, quads. Breathe normally. Every second you hold is building real core strength.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Plank form
1
Setup
Forearms on the floor, elbows under shoulders
2
Movement
Body is a straight plank from head to heel — no sagging hips, no pike. Squeeze everything: glutes, abs, quads. Breathe normally
3
Lockout
Every second you hold is building real core strength
Coaching Cues
✓Elbows directly under shoulders — not in front, not behind
✓Squeeze glutes and quads together: the plank is a full-body contraction, not just abs
✓Breathe slow and controlled — your time under tension is your progress metric
Muscles Worked
Primary: Core
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