*Plank

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The Plank is an overall Core Exercise that can be done a variety of ways. Facing the ground, hold yourself up with your elbows and either your knees or toes. Easiest planks are on the knees and elbows. Planks become more difficult as we get off the knees and come up to the toes as shown in the demo to the right. Make sure when you are in the plank position you are keeping your back straight. Don't allow you butt to sway or droop toward the ground and don't allow your butt to stick up either. Difficulty can be increased by raising one foot off the ground and/or pushing the elbows further forward. You may also raise a leg or arm for added difficulty. Hold your plank for a specified amount of time according to your capabilities.

Planks are a good exercise for kids

Make sure kids use good form when doing Planks so that they do not experience any lower back injuries.

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