Plank (Complex)

	The Plank Complex exercise combines the standard Plank exercise and the Side Plank exercise into a dynamic movement that tests your core strength as well as your balance as you change position throughout the set.
Purpose/Focus: Strength, Conditioning, Balance Body Parts Used: Core, Legs, Arms, Shoulders, Chest, Back Difficulty: Easy

Exercise Videos

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Exercise Steps

	From a push up position, drop your elbows directly below your shoulders and form a triangle with your forearms.
	Rotate your body, without dropping your hips or knees, onto one side. Extend your arm (the one NOT on the ground) into the air, and try to create a straight line from your elbow on the ground to your hand in the air. Maintain a straight line from head to toe.
	Hold each position for a specified period (1 to 5 seconds) before rotating back and forth.
	Try to keep your shoulders tucked during this exercise; don't let them slump out of the shoulder socket to avoid injury.

Exercise Pictures

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