Plank Pose

You Should Feel

Work everywhere—shoulders, core, legs. Your whole body organized and active.

How to Get Into the Pose

• 1Hands directly under shoulders, fingers spread
• 2Shoulders stacked over wrists, arms straight
• 3Core engaged, belly draws in
• 4Body forms one long line from head to heels
• 5Gaze slightly forward to keep neck neutral

Modifications

• •If full plank is too challenging: Lower your knees to the mat, keeping your hips lifted
• •If wrists are sensitive: Come down to forearms (forearm plank)
• •To build endurance: Hold for shorter intervals with rest