Plank horizontal isometric
BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026
Position

Muscle map

Starting position
4
How to perform it
Create a stable line through the head, trunk and pelvis and keep abdominal tension for the prescribed time. Breathe normally without letting the lower back sag. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.
Muscles worked
absshoulderstricepshands-wristsglutes and flexors of hipquadricepsobliques
Tips
Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load abdominals, shoulders, triceps and hands and wrists without sacrificing position; at beginner level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity.