isometric · beginner
High Plank
Also called: Straight-Arm Plank, Extended-Arm Plank, Push-Up Plank
Coaching cues
- Hands under shoulders, fingers spread
- Push the floor away so the upper back doesn't collapse
- Squeeze glutes, ribs down
- One straight line from head to heels
Common mistakes
- Shoulders shrugged up toward the ears
- Hands drifting too far forward of the shoulders
- Lower back sagging
- Hanging passively on locked elbows
Take care with: wrist. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: Knee Plank
Harder: Plank Shoulder Taps