Core · New to it
High Plank
The top of a push-up held still, training your core and shoulders to keep a long, braced line.
Demo by Lena, an AI coach.
- Works
- abs; also shoulders, chest, triceps
- Kit
- Mat
- Dose
- 30 seconds
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Put your hands under your shoulders, fingers spread, and step your feet back until you are in a straight line from head to heels.
While you move
- Push the floor away
- Tuck your ribs, squeeze your glutes
- Neck long, eyes on the floor
- Steady breaths
Avoid
- Letting your hips sag
- Sinking your chest between your shoulders
- Placing your hands ahead of your shoulders
Take care if you have trouble with your wrists.