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A reverse plank variation is an excellent move for challenging our anterior chain - which is all the muscles that run down ...

Hang from elbow straps or hold yourself up on parallel bars. Cinching in through your abs, draw your knees up toward chest, ...

Resting one of your forearms on a bench, assume a plank position with a straight line between your head, glutes and heels.

Plank variations like single-arm planks, single-leg planks, or plank-to-push-up transitions add challenge and movement while maintaining the core stability focus.

Side Plank With Hip Raise Start lying on right side with right forearm on the ground, forming a straight line from head to feet, feet, knees, and hips stacked on top of each other.

Plank Shoulder Taps Begin in a high plank position with palms under shoulders, pelvis tucked, and core braced. Place feet out slightly wider than hip-distance to create a wider center of gravity.

For an anti-extension challenge, try plank arm reaches. From a forearm plank, extend one arm forward along the floor, hold briefly, then return to the starting position.

Plank Shoulder Taps Begin in a high plank position with palms under shoulders, pelvis tucked, and core braced. Place feet out slightly wider than hip-distance to create a wider center of gravity.

As far as what to aim for, “I would recommend working to hold a front plank for up to one minute maximum,” says Carr. That’s because your form can start to suffer the longer you’re in it ...

Begin in a forearm plank position with elbows under shoulders, knees off the ground, pelvis tucked and glutes engaged. You can bring feet out a bit wider than hips-distance apart to create strong ...

Shutterstock For good reason, a forearm plank is a classic—it builds the core’s foundational strength. But when you add that rocking motion, you introduce a new challenge. The subtle forward and ...