Plank
About this move
Plank is a advanced core exercise performed with just your bodyweight. It is one of the most effective moves for building strength, control and muscular endurance, earning a 4.4/5 rating and over 14,665 saves from the Top 1000 training community. Add it to your programme, focus on clean form over load, and progress gradually as it starts to feel easy.
Highlights
Frequently asked
What muscles does the Plank work?
The Plank primarily trains the core, while also recruiting supporting stabiliser muscles for control and balance.
What equipment do I need for the Plank?
None — the Plank is a bodyweight exercise you can do almost anywhere.
Is the Plank suitable for beginners?
The Plank is rated Advanced. It is an advanced move — master the fundamentals and prioritise technique before adding load.
Why is the Plank in the Top 1000?
With a 4.4/5 rating and 14,665 saves, the Plank ranks among the most trusted and effective core exercises for lifters at every level.
Learn the Plank
See step-by-step form cues, common mistakes and video demos for the Plank.
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