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Up down plank: how to do it

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Elbows under your shoulders

  1. Starting position

    Hold a forearm plank with your elbows under your shoulders, toes on the floor and body straight.

  2. The movement

    Press up onto one hand at a time to a high plank, then lower one forearm at a time to the start.

Most common mistake

Don't rock your hips from side to side, brace your abs and keep your pelvis facing the floor.

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