MOVEMENT GUIDE / MAT
Front plank
Hold a long body line while breathing normally.
Target muscles
Abdominals, obliques and trunk stabilizers
Setup
Breathe normally, brace gently and maintain a stable trunk.
Perform the move
Hold a long body line while breathing normally. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Practice resisting motion so the limbs can move with control.
Common mistake
Sagging the lower back
Alternative
Elevated plank
Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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