CORE & Abs IDEAS

Here are 10 plank exercises to strengthen and tone your core:

1. High Plank
   • Begin in a push-up position with arms straight, wrists under shoulders, and body in a straight line from head to heels.
2. Forearm Plank
   • Lower onto your forearms with elbows directly under shoulders, keeping your body in a straight line.
3. Side Plank
   • Lie on one side and prop yourself up on one forearm. Stack your feet and lift your hips, holding your body in a straight line.
4. Plank with Shoulder Taps
   • In a high plank, alternate tapping each shoulder with the opposite hand, minimizing hip movement.
5. Plank Jacks
   • From a high plank, jump both feet out wide and back together, keeping the core tight.
6. Plank to Dolphin
   • In a forearm plank, lift your hips up toward the ceiling, creating a “V” shape, then return to the plank position.
7. Side Plank with Hip Dips
   • In a side plank, lower your hips toward the floor, then lift back up. Repeat on each side.
8. Plank with Leg Raises
   • In a high or forearm plank, lift one leg off the floor, keeping it straight, then switch to the other leg.
9. Plank with Knee to Elbow
   • In a high plank, bring one knee toward the same-side elbow, then return to plank and switch sides.
10. Reverse Plank

• Sit on the floor with legs extended, place hands behind you, and lift hips toward the ceiling, keeping your body in a straight line from shoulders to heels.