Front Plank
Description
The front plank exercise involves holding a straight body position with your forearms and toes on the ground, engaging your core muscles to maintain stability. This exercise is great for building core strength and stability.
Equipment Required
Front Plank Instructions
- Start by getting into a push-up position, with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet hip-width apart.
- Lower your forearms to the ground, keeping your elbows directly under your shoulders.
- Engage your core and glutes to lift your body off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.
- Hold this position for 30-60 seconds, or as long as you can maintain proper form.
- To release, lower your knees to the ground and then lower your body back down to the ground.
Front Plank Form & Visual
Front Plank Benefits
- Strengthens core muscles, including the abs, back, and hips
- Improves posture and stability
- Reduces risk of lower back pain and injury
- Increases overall body strength and endurance
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
Front Plank Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Transverse abdominis
- Obliques
- Erector spinae
- Glutes
- Quadriceps
Front Plank Variations & Alternatives
- Side Plank
- Reverse Plank
- Plank with Leg Lifts
- Plank with Shoulder Taps
- Plank with Knee-to-Elbow Twist
