Low plank hold

How to do it

1. Set upForearms on the floor, elbows under your shoulders, legs straight.
2. MoveHold the line from heels to head. Try pulling your elbows toward your toes without moving them to turn up the tension.
3. Watch forHips piked high. A flat back is harder and more useful.

Easier or harder

Easier

Drop your knees.

Harder

Extended plank hold: hands or elbows further forward.

What it works

Muscles

Core

Position

Plank / all fours

Intensity

Moderate Medium

Impact

No jumping

Swap it for

• High plank arm raises
• High plank hold
• Extended plank hold
• Low plank hip dips
• Low plank leg raises
• Bear hold knee taps