Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Planks

Here's how to do the other main type of plank: the elbow plank or low plank. If you're a beginner, you can do a kneeling version of this plank, too.

• Start lying face-down on the floor, with your elbows directly below your shoulders, forearms extending forward with your palms flat on the floor.
• Tuck your toes and engage your core to lift your hips off the ground, then your knees. Your body should form a straight line from the top of your head to your heels. Keep your neck long, looking down at the floor about a foot in front of your hands. Tuck your tailbone slightly, and think about pulling your belly button toward your spine.
• Hold this position for 15-60 seconds.