How to plank the right way — and how long to hold it
Planks look easy, but most people let their hips sag and then their back hurts. Here is the simple form that actually works your core, plus how long you really need to hold it.
1 Aug 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You try a plank. Your arms shake. After ten seconds your back starts to ache, so you give up. Most people think the plank beat them. Usually it did not. The plank beat them because their shape was wrong. Fix the shape first and the seconds come on their own. This short read shows you the simple form that protects your back, and the honest hold time to aim for.
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