Kneeling Plank
The plank with the knees on the floor instead of the toes; half the lever to hold, a first step toward the full plank.
How to do it
Setup
Knees behind the hips, forearms or hands under the shoulders, straight from head to knees.
Steps
- Tuck the tailbone slightly and tighten the abs.
- Hold the straight line from the ears to the knees.
- Hold for the time; move to the toes once it is easy.
Common mistakes
Hips pushed up and back: bring them down into the line. Lower back sagging: tighten the abs and glutes. Head hanging below the shoulders: gaze at the floor just ahead.
Breathing
Steady throughout; never held.
