Forearm PlankExercise demonstration

For men

Forearm Plank

CoreArmsLegsDifficulty 3/5On hands and knees

How to do it

  1. Place your forearms on the floor with your elbows under your shoulders and extend your legs behind you.
  2. Engage your core and glutes and hold a straight line from head to heels without dropping your hips.

What to feel

Your whole core, shoulders and glutes working together to hold a steady line from head to heels.

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