If you’ve ever done a plank exercise, chances are it’s not your favorite workout — especially when forced to hold it for anything longer than a minute. While it might appear straightforward, performing a plank with proper form is more difficult than you think. Engaging numerous muscle groups simultaneously and retaining the focus to not lower yourself back to the ground, it’s a deceptively challenging exercise.
Sure, planks can be pretty gruelling, but there’s a reason why they’re so popular with PTs, trainers, and fitness enthusiasts alike. Not only does the exercise require zero gym equipment and can be performed anywhere, but it works the entire body, targeting muscles of the upper body, core, and lower body simultaneously.
