We can easily move into plank from several poses . . . Downward Facing Dog, Tabletop, and Child’s pose, all of which we on our hands and feet or knees.
From all fours, we bring our hips in line with our neck and heels, creating one long line from the crown of our head through our heels. Our shoulders are positioned slightly forward of our wrists. Our toes are tucked under and our legs are straight creating a straight line from our heels through our legs, up our spine through our neck and head.
Our gaze is to the floor.
We push through our shoulders, pushing our arms and hands into the ground.
We pull our core up to support our back and engage our glutes and calves to support our legs pushing back and through our heels.
We are mindful to keep our hips down . . . creating a straight line from our head through our heels.
On the inhale, push down through our shoulders, arms and hands, and back through our legs and heels.
On the exhale be mindful to maintain the dynamic tension and do not let our bodies collapse.
We may begin by taking ten deep breaths and work up to 5 minutes to be like Cher!