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Technique

  1. Assume a high Plank position on your hands.
  2. Lift your palms so that your weight is supported only on your fingertips.
  3. Maintain a straight body line by activating your Core.

Form tips

  • Distribute weight evenly across all fingertips.
  • Keep the body rigid.

Muscles

Strength

Primary

  • Forearms

Secondary

  • Serratus anterior
  • Abs
  • Obliques
  • Chest
  • Pelvis
  • Flexor digitorum superficialis
  • Flexor digitorum profondus
  • Flexor pollicis longus

Equipment

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Joint movements
trains stretches

Regressions

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Plank

Beginner
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Wide arm plank

Novice
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Crossed legs L-sit

Novice
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Sun salutation A simplified

Novice
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One-arm plank

Novice
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Fingertip pushup

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