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5 New Plank Alternatives You Need To Try in 2025

Take your strength up a notch in just a few minutes per day!

David Liira, Kin.
5 min readJan 20, 2025
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A strong core supports your entire body, reduces injury risk, and boosts performance in everything you do. While there are many ways to enhance your strength in this region, one of the most accessible methods is using bodyweight exercises like the ones found below. This strategy requires virtually no equipment and can be done practically anywhere, making it perfect for anyone lacking time, resources, or motivation.

In the next few minutes, I want to take you through this short program step-by-step. While you may recognize some of these plank alternatives, I’m hoping there are at least a few that catch you by surprise. If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my years as a kinesiologist, it’s that it never hurts to expose the body to new stimuli and get humbled every once in a while. Here’s to expanding your arsenal of exercises and prioritizing core health in 2025!

Level Up Your Workouts with These 5 Fresh Plank Variations

Trying new exercises always comes with an element of risk. If you’re currently struggling with an injury or aren’t confident in your fitness abilities, please check in with your doctor or physical therapist before following the…

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David Liira, Kin.
David Liira, Kin.

Written by David Liira, Kin.

Kinesiologist. Writing on health and the human condition. Clap and I clap back. https://www.davidliirakin.com

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