Power Point Plank
Power Point Plank pairs pure bodyweight leverage with a trunk that resists rather than folds — ready for real load and honest reps.
How to do Power Point Plank
- Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to toe.
- Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to maintain a stable position.
- Lower your body down onto your forearms, one arm at a time, maintaining a straight line from head to toe.
- Hold this position for the desired amount of time, keeping your core and glutes engaged.
- To return to the starting position, push through your forearms and lift your body back up into a high plank position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Power Point Plank Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
4 sets of 6-8 reps at your hardest clean leverage, resting 2-3 minutes. Add reps first, then slow the lowering phase.
Hypertrophy
4 sets of 12-18 reps with 60 seconds of rest. Change leverage or elevation before you add load.
Endurance
3 sets of 25-30 reps with 30-45 seconds of rest. Hold the end position for a beat once reps come easily.
Common Power Point Plank Mistakes
Rushing reps so gravity does most of the work
Take two to three counts on the lowering phase of every rep.
Holding your breath through the hardest part of the rep
Exhale as you brace so the ribs stay down and pressure stays controlled.
Letting the last set decay into a different exercise
End the set when the pattern changes, not when the reps run out.
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Power Point Plank — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do the Power Point Plank?
Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to toe. Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to maintain a stable position. Lower your body down onto your forearms, one arm at a time, maintaining a straight line from head to toe. Use your bodyweight only and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.
What muscles does the Power Point Plank work?
The Power Point Plank primarily targets the abs. It is classified as a core exercise and is performed with your bodyweight only.
How many sets and reps of the Power Point Plank should I do?
For muscle growth: 4 sets of 12-18 reps with 60 seconds of rest. Change leverage or elevation before you add load. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.
Is the Power Point Plank good for beginners?
It is an intermediate movement. You will get more out of it once you can already perform the basic core patterns with controlled form. Beginners can still use it with light load and close attention to technique.
What can I do instead of the Power Point Plank?
Try the Weighted Russian Twist, Barbell Standing Twist or the Lever Kneeling Twist. Each trains the abs with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
