Technique
Start in a push-up position with hands directly under your shoulders and body forming a straight line from head to heels. Hold this position while engaging your core muscles and maintaining proper alignment.
An isometric core exercise that strengthens the abdominal muscles, lower back, and shoulders by maintaining a static position similar to the top of a push-up.
Start in a push-up position with hands directly under your shoulders and body forming a straight line from head to heels. Hold this position while engaging your core muscles and maintaining proper alignment.
Begin in a high plank position with hands placed directly under shoulders, body forming a straight line from head to heels, and core engaged.
Maintain the same position throughout the exercise, keeping the straight body alignment and engaged core muscles.
Keep your core tight, maintain straight body line, breathe steadily, don't let hips sag, engage your glutes
Sagging hips, raised buttocks, poor hand placement, holding breath, arching lower back
Increase hold time, add movement variations, perform side planks, try forearm planks, add leg lifts.
Perform knee planks, reduce hold time, use elevated surface, focus on form over duration, try wall planks.
Maintain proper form to avoid lower back strain. Stop if you experience pain in wrists, shoulders, or lower back. Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise.