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CoreStrength

Bear Plank

Knee Hover

A hands-and-knees plank with the knees hovering slightly above the floor.

Level

Intermediate

Equipment

Bodyweight

Focus

Core · Shoulders · Quads

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Exercise Demonstration

Visual demo

Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.

Key Cues

Do it well.

01

Place the hands beneath the shoulders and knees beneath the hips.

02

Lift the knees only a small amount.

03

Keep the torso steady and shoulders controlled.

04

Breathe normally and lower before losing control.

Common Mistakes

Watch for this.

01

Lifting the hips too high.

02

Letting the back sag.

03

Holding the breath.

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