[taxcontrol]

Hmm, the “plank” I know is the push-up starting position. Can you describe the proper position and motion for this plank and what area of the body it works?

[Huck]

In the position shown in the picture, the idea is to just stay in that position for a minute or so. I believe it works the entire core. It’s amazing how hard it gets after 30 seconds or so.

[Wyatt's Torch]

Tiptoes and forearms. Body needs to be straight though. Her butt is too high which takes the pressure off the abs. It works your abs a lower back. Stay in that position for about a minutes. Another exercise to work your obliques is this:

[Wyatt's Torch]

Here's a picture of what it is supposed to look like:

[Titan Magroyne]

>>> Hmm, the “plank” I know is the push-up starting position. Can you describe the proper position and motion for this plank and what area of the body it works?

To elaborate on the answers you’ve already read, it’s a typical yoga exercise, which is about holding a position rather than movement or jarring. Transitions between holds are meant to be smooth and “whatever gets you there without hurting yourself,” often with a stretch incorporated between difficult holds.