Planks - which version is more advanced?

[stephl]

Which version of planks is considered more advanced - palms on the floor, or forearms on the floor? Just wondering, as elsewhere I saw a suggestion for doing ball pikes w/ forearms on the floor as a modification, which leads me to believe that forearm planks are easier than straight arm. Or am I mixed up?

 

[NY25]

You are correct - forearm planks are easier, as there is a greater surface on the ground, versus just hands. Important for both is to be sure you don't sag into your shoulders. I actually sometimes find it easier to get good form on the hands down version, but that is harder to hold for a longer period.

 

[dorothyrd]

Funny, I find the palms on the floor easier, less stress on the shoulders. I can hold those forever, but have difficulty with the elbow ones. My shoulders fatigue.

 

[3kids]

I think all planks are advanced;-) I'm not that strong yet but I do find that I can hold the plank on the forearms longer. The pikes on the ball, forget about it. Maybe one or two, some day I will finish them all with Cathe:+