VARIATIONS
High Plank
Body holds still in a straight line
This static hold builds core stability and shoulder endurance by resisting spinal flexion. It strengthens the entire anterior chain without requiring equipment.
HOW TO DO IT
- Place hands directly under shoulders with fingers spread wide.
- Extend legs back until toes touch the floor.
- Lift hips to form a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage abs and squeeze glutes to hold the position.
- Breathe steadily while maintaining rigid body alignment.
COMMON MISTAKES
- Letting hips sag toward the floor.
- Piking hips too high into an inverted V.
- Shrugging shoulders up toward the ears.
- Holding breath instead of breathing rhythmically.
TIPS
- Pull belly button toward spine to brace the core.
- Push the floor away to prevent shoulder blade sagging.
- Squeeze quads to keep legs active and straight.
DETAILS
- Muscles
- Abdominals
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Type
- Isometric
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Tracked as
- Duration
TECHNIQUE
- Base movement
- Plank
- Arms
- Both
- Legs
- Both
- Hand placement
- On the fingertips
- Body position
- Plank / front support
SIMILAR EXERCISES
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