Exercise guide
Plank
Works your abs and core, with help from your shoulders. Body weight. Beginner friendly.
The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.
Main musclesabs and core
Helpersshoulders
EquipmentBody weight
LevelBeginner friendly
In your plan3 sets of 30-60 seconds
Rest45 seconds
How to do it
- Rest on your forearms with your elbows under your shoulders.
- Lift your body so it’s straight from head to heels.
- Brace as if someone is about to poke your stomach, and squeeze your glutes.
- Breathe steadily and hold. Stop when your hips start to sag.
In the members’ area
The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.
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