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Exercise guide
TRX Plank
A plank variation with feet suspended in TRX straps, increasing instability and core demand.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- rectus abdominis · transverse abdominis · anterior deltoid · obliques
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Suspension trainer
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
How to perform the movement
- Place both feet in the TRX foot cradles.
- Assume a forearm or high plank position on the floor.
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
- Hold the position for the desired time.
- Lower your knees to exit safely.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Do not let your hips sag toward the floor or pike upward.
- Stack your shoulders directly over your elbows or hands.
- Minimize strap sway by pressing your feet gently into the cradles.