Plank

CoreStrength and Conditioning
Written By David Song

PLANK

This exercise trains core stability and endurance. Start on your elbows aligned with your shoulders and feet hip distance apart. Lift the pelvis off the ground until the spine is neutral and hold.

Muscles Involved

  • Core

Related Conditions

  • Chronic Low Back Pain

  • Strength and Conditioning

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