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How To Do a Plank

By Wayne Parker, About.com

The PlankCourtesy of FatLossToGo.com
This quick exercise is similar to the push up, but works some different muscles.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
  1. Lie face down on the floor and place your forearms on the ground
  2. Raise your body off the floor so that only your forearms and toes are on the floor. Your body should be in a straight line, no sagging at the stomach or sticking the butt in the air.
  3. Hold this position for 30 seconds, then relax and sink back slowly to the ground.
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