Exercise Spotlight - Plank

The plank is a great exercise for the core when you set up and perform it correctly. It helps teach you to keep tight through your fully body while you start to add in movement through the hips or shoulders which forms the basis of pretty much all resistance training exercises.
Although fairly simple, the plank is easily executed poorly. Check out some of the tips below for getting the most out of the plank. Once you can comfortably do 1 minute per set then it might be time to consider much more advanced options for progression.

Exercise Suitability:
Beginners: ✔️
Advanced: ✔️
 
What are the key technique points?

• If you struggle to find your neutral zone then start by arching your back as hard as you can then curl it up as much as possible. Allow yourself to settle somewhere in the middle which is your neutral zone.
• Squeeze your glutes and abs to helps keep you tight in your neutral zone and don’t let yourself sag into it as you get tired.
• Focus on quality of movements over the time, if you can’t hold neutral any more then rest and come back to it for the next effort once you are recovered.

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