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CoreBodyweightbeginner

Plank

Secondary: Shoulders

Strength

20–40s

reps · long rest

Hypertrophy

40–60s

reps · 60–90s rest

Endurance

60–90s

reps · short rest

Form cues

  • Ribs down, glutes on, a long line from head to heels.
  • Push the floor away through the forearms or hands.
  • Breathe; do not dump into the lower back.

Common mistakes

  • Hips sagging
  • Hips piked
  • Holding the breath

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