Front Plank exercise animated demonstration

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Abs accessibility Waist
Shoulders Glutes Lower Back

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Body Weight

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

3.7

Force

static

Front Plank is a beginner single-joint isolation static exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using bodyweight, it builds core stability and endurance. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders, Glutes and Lower Back.

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Lie face down on the floor.

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Place your forearms on the ground with elbows directly below your shoulders.

3

Push up onto your forearms and toes, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels.

4

Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to prevent your hips from sagging or rising.

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Keep your neck neutral — look at the floor just ahead of your hands.

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Hold the position for the desired duration, breathing steadily throughout.

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