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Plank

Plank

While the plank is often touted as an ab-toner, it’s so much more. The exercise builds core, arm, shoulder, and back strength; improves balance and posture; strengthens your lower body; and helps reduce back pain. To make it harder, raise one leg – and then the other – a few inches off the floor or plank on a decline. To give yourself a break, try it on an incline.

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