The Plank Exercise is one of the foundational exercises to engage the core and stabilize the lower back. A healthy and engaged core correlates to decreased low back pain. Begin with the Modified Plank until you can hold the position for at least 45 seconds, then progress to the Standard Plank Exercise.
Directions
Modified
- Begin in a face-down position
- Prop yourself onto your elbows and knees, making sure your arms are directly underneath your shoulders
- Keep a neutral spine and breathe through your stomach while holding this position
- Time yourself
- Hold until failure
- Compete against your previous best time
Standard
- Begin face down like the modified.
- Prop yourself not your elbows and feet (not knees)
- Make sure the spine is neutral, elbows are directly under the shoulders, and butt is down
- Hold until failure
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