Forearm plank – how to do it right
Forearms on the floor, hold your body straight like a board.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Elbows under your shoulders.
- Body in one straight line.
- Tight core and glutes – breathe calmly.
- Easier: knees down.
How long?
40–45 seconds at a steady pace: slow on the way down, strong on the way up. 2–4 rounds.
If something niggles
Don’t fancy the floor? Shoulder niggling? Then do Crunches instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Strong upper body, Ski prep, Ski strength, Strength compact. BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
Similar exercises
LungesBig step, back knee towards the floorSumo squatFeet wide, toes out, dumbbell hangs between your legsWall sitBack against the wall, knees at a right angle, hold