Forearm Plank is plank pose held on the forearms instead of the hands. Erin often saves it for the last core push of a sequence, and it is a good option if your wrists need a break.
How to do Forearm Plank
- Come down onto your forearms with your shoulders right over your elbows.
- Take your forearms parallel to one another.
- Walk your feet back so your feet are in line with your hips.
- Draw your belly button back toward your spine.
- Press back through your heels and hold.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag toward the floor.
- Lifting the hips too high so the shape turns into Dolphin.
- Letting the elbows drift forward of the shoulders.
Make it easier
- Keep your knees on the floor.
- Interlace your fingers to make a little triangle if your shoulders feel tight.
Practice Forearm Plank in a free class
19 of Erin's classes include Forearm Plank. These are the most practiced. The time shows where it comes up.
Active Flow & Core Strength Yoga Class
Go with the Flow Yoga Class
High Energy Yoga Strength Class
Yoga Strength Building with Weights (45 Min) Yoga Class
20 Minute Core Workout Yoga Class
35 Minute Yoga Fitness & Weights Class
Yoga for your 3rd Chakra - Solar Plexus Chakra Yoga Class
Core Stability Yoga Class - 60 Min Vinyasa Flow
Planks on the River Yoga Class
Power Yoga w/ Weights & Cardio Class
Core Awareness Yoga Class
Yoga Fitness Class with WeightsForearm Plank: common questions
How do you do Forearm Plank?
Come down onto your forearms with your shoulders right over your elbows. Take your forearms parallel to one another. Walk your feet back so your feet are in line with your hips. Draw your belly button back toward your spine.
Is there an easier version of Forearm Plank?
Yes. Keep your knees on the floor. Interlace your fingers to make a little triangle if your shoulders feel tight.
What are the most common Forearm Plank mistakes?
Letting the hips sag toward the floor. Lifting the hips too high so the shape turns into Dolphin. Letting the elbows drift forward of the shoulders.
Where can I practice Forearm Plank in a free class?
19 free Five Parks Yoga classes include Forearm Plank. The most practiced is Active Flow & Core Strength Yoga Class.
Move within what feels right for your body, and check with your doctor if you have an injury.
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