Definitely a power house pose, Plank is great work for the transverse abs -- your primary posture muscles. It also strengthens the front of the legs, arms (if you don't lock your elbows), and shoulders.
- Begin in a table top position, on your hands and knees.
- Place your hands directly under your shoulders. Turn the eyes of the elbows forward. Don't lock the elbows.
- Step the feet back and straighten the legs.
- Lower the hips until your torso is on the same plane as your legs, making you look like a plank of wood.
- Make sure you are not dumping your weight into the shoulders. Engage them instead.
- Engage and lift in the belly.
- Look down at the mat between your hands. Breathe.
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