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Band-Resisted Plank

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Muscles worked

High load
Abs and Core
Low load
Delts · Front and Glutes

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Place a band across your lower back and pin each end securely beneath a hand. Set up in a straight-arm plank with the band pressing down on your trunk. Brace and hold a straight line from shoulders to heels without letting your lower back sag.

Form cues

  • Brace before lifting your knees.
  • Keep your hips level.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

ShoulderElbowWristLower backHip

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.