How To Do the Plank Pose

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Doing something called the Plank pose only sounds like you'll be imitating a log lying on the ground. In fact, you'll be imitating a log propping itself up on two twigs—also known as your arms.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Comfortable clothing suitable for stretching and moving
A calm place where you won't be distracted or disturbed
A yoga mat or folded blanket

Step 1: Get on hands & knees

Begin on your hands and knees on the mat, with your wrists directly under your shoulders.

Step 2: Extend legs

Tuck your toes under and extend your legs straight out behind you, one at a time, keeping your arms perpendicular to the mat.

Step 3: Look at floor

Look straight down at the floor, keeping your neck aligned with your straight spine.

Step 4: Pull in abs

Pull your abdominal muscles in so your hips don't sag, but don't allow them to rise up, either.

Tip: Ask a friend to look at your pose: Your body should form a straight line from your heels to the top of your head.

Step 5: Hold pose

Hold the pose for at least 30 seconds.

Step 6: Release pose

Release the pose by dropping your knees to the floor. We're sorry for comparing your arms to twigs—but don't they feel like they might snap?

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[tatertotter808]

You guys are right. This is like for yoga purpose I think. But for actual core toning you do the same pose on your elbows.

[Illbethejudgeoftht]

I didn't learn that way. I learned to put my elbows on the ground.

[TheDarbish85]

@spazzy2120 not necessarily. this is how it is done in yoga

[TheDarbish85]

@candydarling54 not true. if you have ever taken a yoga class in your life you would know this. resting on your elbows just allows less effort and takes most of the arm out of the pose

[candygrl36]

Soo, pretty much push-up position?

[vintimv001]

nice ass

[HIVIVEIT]

this is soooooo........ boring