While Plank really targets the abdominal muscles and shoulder stability, you will find that plank is an excellent way to get a full body challenge. It is often modified to help build core stability for beginners and those with physical challenges.
Get instructions for Plank. Use your back button to return to this workout series.
Pilates Quick Workout 1
By Marguerite Ogle, About.com
Updated: January 16, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Prev
- Introduction
- Pelvic Curl
- Spine Stretch
- The Hundred
- Single Leg Stretch
- Swimming
- Plank or Front Support
- Saw
Suggested Reading
The Six Pilates PrinciplesDaily PilatesWays to Vary Your Workouts
Support Exercises for Workout 1:
Pilates Sequential BreathingFind Your Neutral SpineFind Your C Curve
Explore Pilates
Must Reads
About.com Special Features
Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >
Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >
Also from About.com:
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.