Plank Pose

How to

1. Start on hands and knees
2. Step feet back, body in straight line
3. Shoulders over wrists
4. Engage core and legs
5. Gaze slightly forward
6. Hold steady

Benefits

• Strengthens core, arms, and wrists
• Tones abdomen
• Builds endurance
• Improves posture

Caution

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Wrist injury

Variations

• Forearm plank
• Side plank
• Knees down

After this pose