Full Plank
- With the upper body positioned as above, curl the toes under and straighten the knees
- There should now be a straight horizontal line from the head to the tailbone
- Draw the kneecaps up towards the hips
- Draw the lower belly away from the waist band of your pants
- Note: this variation with the knees lifted can also be performed on the elbows as described in variation 2 (see below)
Precautions:
- Avoid sagging through the lower back or sticking the buttocks towards the roof
- Ensure the chest does not collapse below the shoulders, keep the sternum lifted and shoulders pressing away from the floor
- If the straight elbow variation is uncomfortable on the wrists you can utilise a towel