Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the High Plank.
A foundational bodyweight hold performed in a push-up top position with arms fully extended. The high plank builds core stability, shoulder strength, and full-body tension while placing more demand on the wrists and chest compared to the forearm plank.
The High Plank is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
