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High Plank

Top of a push-up — shoulders, core, and glutes all working at once.

3 × 30–60 sec 8 minrest 60s

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Equipment
bodyweight
Rest
60s between sets
Primary muscles
core
Also works
shoulders, chest

How to do it

  1. Hands under shoulders, arms straight.
  2. Extend legs, brace core, squeeze glutes.
  3. Body is a straight line ears to heels.
  4. Hold, breathing steady.

Form cues

  • Brace core
  • Full range of motion
  • Slow, controlled tempo

Common mistakes

  • Rushing reps
  • Losing tension at the top

Progressions

  • Master form → add reps → progress to harder variation

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