Master plank pose’s spicy sister that works your entire back body.

Here’s how to do reverse plank the right way.

While traditional plank works your anterior chainor your front bodyreverse plank challenges the muscles behind you.

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First, says Spencer, check that youre not hunching your shoulders up to your ears.

With those three cues in mind, youre ready to work that posterior chain.

Come to sit with your legs stretched out straight in front of you.

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instructor atEast River Pilatesin New York City

Place your hands a few inches behind you with your fingertips pointing forwards.

Use your glutes to lift the hips and open up the pelvis.

Keep a soft bend in the knees, but dont bend them too,toomuch.

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Activate the hamstrings so your back is elongated.

Gently engage your core and lower to the ground.

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