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we didn’t feel like doing another star wars writeup, so here's how to do a plank

1. start in a pushup prep position. lie on the floor with your hands directly under your shoulders. flex your feet.

2. on an exhale, press into a pushup. USE YOUR WHOLE BODY to do this, not just your upper body.

3. to aid wrist fatigue, help your hands by directing strength into your fingers - especially your knuckles.

4. imagine your body forming a straight line - don’t let your hips collapse! engage your core to help keep your alignment in check. also because that's the whole point of the exercise.

5. think of spiraling your inner thighs toward the ceiling.

6. don’t crunch between your shoulder blades! use your breath to create space between the shoulders to avoid that trap.

7. don’t be afraid to modify! drop to the knees if you feel you need to. you’ll build the strength in your own time.

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