What is a plank?

AJL_Daddy

And how do I do one properly? What is a good time for a beginner?

JenMc14

It's basically the "up" position of a push-up. There are several variants.

http://www.abs-exercise-advice.com/plank.html
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=plank+exercise&qpvt=plank+exercise&FORM=IGRE&adlt=strict
http://www.livestrong.com/plank-exercises/

jdad1

jdad1

since I gave you a real response I decided to take the time to give you a response more fitting of my character and personality.

Here is a plank.......