Plank Pose

Plank Pose (Phalakasana), as the name suggests, the body is held in a way that looks like a plank, thin and long. In Plank Pose a lot of emphases is on the muscles at the core and the shoulders. This pose essentially works for someone who wants to take the arms and shoulder strength to the next level in order to do more difficult arm balancing yoga poses.
Plank Pose is considered a base pose as plank pose variations can be derived from this pose. This pose helps boost energy in the body and hence can be included in flow yoga sequences.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Pose Detail
- Body Position: Abdominal Down
- Difficulty: Beginners
- Poses According To Their Functions: Physical Training
- Strengthening Yoga Poses: Poses For Arms Strengthening, Poses For Body Strengthening, Poses For Legs Strengthening
- Poses By Benefit: Yoga Poses for Energy
Benefits and Contraindications
Strengthens the arms, wrists, and spine
Tones the abdomen
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Photo poses in different angles

Tips
Think about the front of the body drawing up towards the back of the body.
Don’t forget about your thighs – engaging the thigh muscles will also help to activate the abdominal strength you need for Plank pose.
Try squeezing a block between your thighs to feel the action of the legs drawing together
Build your strength up by practising Half-Plank with your knees on the floor. Keep a straight line from your knees to your head.
If you are new to yoga, gradually increase the time you spend on your hands in poses like Plank and Downward Facing Dog so that you can build up strength in the wrist muscles.
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- Plank Pose Variation Wall Shoulders External Rotation
- Dolphin Plank Variation One Leg Raised
- Jump Through Pose
- Plank Pose Revolved Plank Pose Flow
- Plank Pose Four Limbed Staff Pose Flow
- Plank Pose Wall
- Swan Pose
- Plank Pose One Arm Leg Lift Opposite Knee To Elbow Flow
- Eight Limbed Pose Flow
- Downward Facing Dog Pose
- Standing Forward Fold Pose
- Runners Lunge Pose
- Downward Facing Dog Pose
- Four Limbed Staff Pose
- Side Plank Pose