Forearm Plank

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Watch Forearm Plank

Technique

How to perform Forearm Plank

1. Place your forearms on the floor with your elbows under your shoulders.
2. Extend your legs and support your lower body on your toes.
3. Keep your pelvis and trunk aligned rather than letting your lower back sag or lifting your hips.
4. Press through your forearms and maintain a steady shoulder position.
5. Breathe while holding the position under control.
6. Lower your knees to finish before you lose the intended position.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Rectus Abdominis, External Oblique, Internal Oblique.

Calisthenics graph

Progression relationships

These relationships describe graph position, not personal readiness.