plank hold

Static core exercise

A plank hold is an exercise where you support your body in a rigid horizontal position, typically face-down with weight on forearms and toes, maintaining a straight line from head to heels.

The exercise builds core strength through sustained tension rather than movement: She held a plank for two minutes.

Often shortened to plank.

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stability · strength · body weight · proper form · flat back · trembling · sweat · forearms · toes · floor · mat · burn · endurance · timer · seconds · personal record · muscles · quivering

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Opposites
body position/posture

plank holdcorpse pose

Supine yoga rest position

savasana · child's pose · standing · dead hang · lying flat

muscle engagement type

plank holdcrunch

Crushing, grinding noise

sit-up · bicycle crunch · burpee · jumping jack · leg raise

effort/activity state

plank holdcomplete rest

relaxation · lying down · sleeping · slouching · couch potato

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G