What's a Straight Arm Plank?

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Straight-arm plank. This plank looks like the top of a push-up and requires shoulder stabilization, too. Start on all fours with wrists directly under shoulders, toes on the floor. Then, step one foot back and then the other as you engage abs and straigthen legs.

What does straight arm plank do?

In a straight arm plank, the hands are positioned under the shoulders. This core exercise builds the abdominals and back muscles.

Which is better straight arm plank or elbow plank?

An elbow plank works your abdominal muscles more. ... Elbow plank is easier on the wrists. So if your wrists bother you during straight arm planks, elbow planks may serve as a safer option. A straight arm plank requires work and balance between muscles to stabilize the elbow joint.

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