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Sam Hopes

Commando planks: How to do them, and the benefits for strengthening your core

Man in a forearm plank position fists clenched, on exercise mat in a light and airy room at home

There’s barely a stone left unturned when testing plank variations at Tom’s Guide, but commando planks are one of the best we’ve tried. Also referred to as moving planks, up-down planks, military planks and walking planks, the move torches muscle groups from head to toe.

To do commando planks, simply move from a high plank position to the forearms and back again without swinging, lifting or dipping your hips. Easier said than done, but if you get your form on point, the move carries plenty of benefits. 

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