How to do it
- Start in a full plank, hands under your shoulders, body in one long line.
- Lower yourself slowly, for a count of five, until your chest nears the floor.
- Put your knees down, press back up, then lift your knees into the plank again.
Common mistakes
Hips sag
Hips sagging. Squeeze your glutes and brace your belly, so you lower in one line.
Elbows flare
Elbows flaring wide. Keep them close to your sides as you lower.
Head drops
Head dropping. Keep your neck long and in line with your back.


