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Plank alternatives

The Plank mainly trains your core. These swaps hit the same muscles, so you don't lose the session.

Dead Bug

Bodyweight · Same core

Lie on your back, arms pointing up, knees bent at 90° over your hips.

Cue: Lower back flat to floor, exhale as limbs extend.

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Bird Dog

Bodyweight · Same core

On all fours, hands under shoulders, knees under hips.

Cue: On all fours, reach opposite arm and leg long, hips level.

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Sit-up

Bodyweight · Works abs

Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Hands crossed on your chest.

Cue: Feet flat, curl up one vertebra at a time, lower slowly.

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Cable Crunch

Cable · Works abs

Kneel facing the high pulley, rope by your head.

Cue: Curl ribs toward pelvis, hips stay still.

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