How to do the wall plank stretch

Instructions for wall plank:

Start on your hands and knees several feet from a wall, facing away from it.
Walk your feet back towards the wall and then slowly start walking up the wall until your body is parallel with the floor.
Keep your shoulders directly above your wrists and hold the position.

What does wall plank help with?

Strength

What areas does wall plank exercise?

Shoulders, Upper Back, Chest, Abdomen

How is wall plank performed?

Isometrics

When should you avoid wall plank?

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, High Blood Pressure, Heart Condition

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