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Planksare known for theircore-crushing abilities.
Amber Venerable
Holding one willmake anyone’s abs trembleafter a while.
Before youassume plank position, there are a few form tips you should keep in mind.
“Think about sending your belly button toward your spine,” Fasano says.
Also, verify you’re squeezing your butt and quads.
“That’s something people dont think about but it’s super important.
Once your hips come too high, youre going to lose the core activation,” Fasano explains.
(Here’s a visual of what we mean by tucking the pelvis.)
Here, Fasano demos 11 plank exercises that double as cardio moves.