In plank exercise, keep spine straight

Friday, January 2, 2009 - 21:21 in Health & Medicine

A common mistake when performing this exercise, referred to as a plank, is to drop the hips too low and sag in the lower back area. This compresses the spine and makes the exercise less effective. When you practice this move, think of using your abdominal muscles to hold the pelvis up.

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