How to do it
Press your toes firmly into the floor to amplify total-body tension.
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Start in a standard plank position with your forearms on the ground and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
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Pull your elbows down towards your toes without actually moving them, creating tension in your core.
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Squeeze your glutes and quads as if you were trying to bring your heels towards your glutes.
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Hold this position, maintaining full-body tension, for the desired duration.
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Relax and repeat if necessary.
Expert tip
Actively pull your elbows towards your toes and squeeze your glutes to increase core tension and maximize the exercise's effectiveness.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag toward the floor
- ✕Lifting the chin to look forward
- ✕Dropping the knees to rest on the ground