Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Plank but Were Afraid to Ask

March 23, 2020

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Bet you didn’t know how much history we have on the plank. Here’s what it’s good for, its variations, and debunking some of the myths surrounding this ideal pandemic-friendly exercise.

Let’s start with the first and most commonly known thing about the plank and that is how to perform one. A standard plank is performed with arms shoulder-width apart and toes on the ground, raise your body until your body is in a line, from the top of your head to the top of your heels. If you are interested in learning more about the plank and its history and variations, continue reading below.

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