Low Plank

Low plank is another foundational pose that all beginners do in their first lessons:

• Begin in the plank position. Hands shoulder-width apart, shoulders stacked precisely over wrists, legs extended, and core engaged.
• Slowly lower yourself to a Low Plank by bending your elbows until they create 90-degree angles, keeping them tucked in tight to the side of your body.
• Take a single breath and hold it.
• This pose is usually followed by Upward-Facing Dog, which is the next on the list.
• This pose strengthens your erector spinae, and the muscles on either side of your spine, and is similar to plank workouts. This aids in the development of core strength, posture, and stability.
• While performing this pose correctly needs a certain degree of power and technique, it may be modified to suit a variety of fitness levels. Even if you can't execute the full expression of the position, practicing low pank will help you gain strength.

Beneficially, the low plank pose can aid in the development of functional strength. This helps you with anything from ordinary sitting and moving to more complex movements like those found in a kickboxing class.

Yoga can also assist to treat back discomfort, promote flexibility, and improving mental well-being in general.