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RKC Plank

Abs Tier B for Abs Bodyweight Compound Static
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3sets
15stime
45srest
~4.9kcal/min

How to do it

Muscles worked

Secondary
ObliquesGlutesQuadriceps

Secondary muscles help but are not the main target

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Feel it right

Where you should feel it, the one cue to remember, and quick fixes when you feel it somewhere else.

You should feel it inAbs

Whole core bracing — abs and glutes tight; shoulders only support.

Key cue (the coach says it during the set)“Squeeze glutes and abs, one straight line.”

Tempo · Hold steady, breathe slowly

Choosing the load: Hold only while the form stays clean; stop when the hips sag or you shake out of control.

Feel it somewhere else? Fix it like this

  • Feel it in Lower backHips sagging. Tuck the tailbone and squeeze the glutes; shorten the hold or drop to the knees.
  • Feel it in ShouldersSinking into the shoulders. Push the floor away and keep the elbows under the shoulders.
  • Feel it in Neck / upper trapsNeck strain. Look at the floor slightly ahead, head in line with the spine.
  • Barely felt itToo light or too fast. Lower for 3 seconds, pause 1 second at the stretch, and pick a load that leaves only 1–2 reps in the tank.
  • Joint painSharp or joint pain is a stop sign: end this set, lower the weight, shorten the range — if it repeats, switch to an easier variation.

During a workout we ask after the first set where you felt it and give the fix right away — and remember it for next time.

Tips

  • Hold the position completely still and keep breathing steadily.
  • This is a high-intensity plank: 10–20 seconds of full tension beats a relaxed minute.
  • Think of pulling your elbows and toes toward each other.

Common mistakes

  • Holding your breath completely instead of breathing behind the brace.

Breathing

Take short, controlled breaths while keeping your abs braced.

Equipment needed

Recommended by goal

Build muscle3–4 sets × 8–12 reps · rest 60–90 s
Strength4–5 sets × 4–6 reps · rest 2–3 min
Endurance2–3 sets × 15–20 reps · rest 30–45 s

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