The Forearm Plank Exercise Is the Core Move You Shouldn't Skip

This classic move isn’t going anywhere.

(Just try this30-day plank challenge for your strongest core ever.)

(That’s one reasonthe Navy cut crunches from their fitness test.)

Squeeze your glutes in this position to activate them and make this move feel easier.

She suggests perfecting both the high plank and forearm plank before moving on to other plank variations.

The high plank is your best way to build up the ab strength necessary for a forearm plank.

(Also see:What Happens When You Plank 5 Minutes a Day for a Month.)

C.Lower one elbow at a time to come into a plank on forearms, with forearms directly under shoulders.

Actively draw navel in to spine.

Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.

Repeat for 2 to 4 sets.

As you build strength, increase time to 1 minute or more.

Forearm Plank Exercise Form Tips