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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Rebecca Shepherd

Stop What You're Doing - This Is the Optimal Amount of Time To Hold a Plank for Maximum Results, According to PTs

How long to hold a plank: A woman doing a plank.

Much like Marmite, you either love or hate planks. But for those who reside firmly in the former club, you might be wondering: how long should I plank for?

Planking, which refers to the pose where you hold a push-up position either on your hands or on your forearms for a period of time under tension, is often referred to as the crème de la crème of exercises - and it’s for good reason.

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