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Plank

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Abdominals
Equipment: Body Only
Mechanics Type: Isolation
Level: Beginner
Sport: No
Force: N/A
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Plank Guide

Main Muscle: Abdominals

  1. Get into a prone position on the floor, supporting your weight on your toes and your forearms. Your arms are bent and directly below the shoulder.
  2. Keep your body straight at all times, and hold this position as long as possible. To increase difficulty, an arm or leg can be raised.



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Review: Plank

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9/10

May 22, 2012 5:05 PM: 3 Sets of 110sec, 30 second breaks... ouch! hurts! Burns the flesh! Seems to have some effect on the shoulders as well. I will try this again.



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10/10

Apr 29, 2012 8:24 AM: 3 sets of 60 secs..feel the burn baby



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Jan 16, 2012 6:59 PM: if working your abs is important to you then planks are a staple to success. variations are key so straight planks are good but dont forget your sides and do side planks as well. i like to do an extreme ab workout such as jack knives then after rest about 30-45 seconds and hold a plank for 45-60 seconds.......+See More



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Jan 9, 2012 2:35 PM: Did 2 sets @ 40 seconds each. My abs are screaming after doing this one. Incredible exercise. Highly recommend.



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Dec 13, 2011 5:54 AM: The most hardcore ab exercise, not bull**** crunches that hurt your spine and neck

Especially WEIGHTED planks (even better after squat or deadlift session)

Your abs will be crying, and with low enough body fat you might get 8-pack



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Nov 13, 2011 10:45 AM: Good exercise when done with the Side Bridge for beginners



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