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Knee plank

A plank from the knees: the starting point for core strength.

Just floor space

How to do it

  1. 1 Forearms on the floor, elbows under shoulders, knees down.
  2. 2 Straight line from knees to head.
  3. 3 Squeeze your stomach and breathe.

Watch out for

  • Hips high in the air
  • Holding your breath
Too easy? Try Plank

The progression

Your plan moves you up one rung when you hit the top of the range on every set.

  1. Knee plank
  2. Plank
  3. Hollow hold
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