Front Planks (remarkable for novices) — First art work on nailing the front planks earlier than transferring on to to exclusive plank exercise variations. Hold your abs in tightness and lift your hips immoderate enough in order that your back is flat like a tabletop. Avoid lettings your hips stoop down or stick too far up. A number one plank version of the front plank is a “low plank,” in that you region your forearms at the floor beneath your shoulders rather than keeping yourself up for your hands.