Front plank
Therapist's aim
To strengthen the shoulder, hip and trunk muscles.
Client's aim
To strengthen your shoulder, hip and trunk muscles.
Therapist's instructions
Position the patient in prone on their elbows. Instruct the patient to lift their hips off the floor and maintain a plank-like position.
Client's instructions
Position yourself lying on your stomach on your elbows. Practice lifting your hips off the floor to maintain a plank-like position.
Progressions and variations
Less advanced:
- Weight-bear through the knees.
More advanced: - Extend one leg in the air while maintaining the plank-like position.
- Extend the elbows.
