Our patients regularly received instruction on standard elbow and side planks. The goal is to be able to hold the position for up to 3 minutes in each position. Until recently, I had never attempted a reverse plank, which claims to strengthen the wrists, arms, posterior chain, and improve posture. A recent getpocket article by a physical therapist showed me how to do it. I was able to hold the plank for a minute, my first attempt. How long can you hold the plank? To perform a reverse plank, you sit on the floor, place your palms face down, and then lift your hips with your knees straight and your toes pointed toward the front of you, with your neck slightly bent forward. I plan on continuing these as I am adding them to the plank regimen I offer my patients. Check out the article in getpocket below. How To Do A Reverse Plank For Better Back Strength Also, check out Denise Austin’s blog post on her 10-day plank challenge below 10-Day Plank Challenge – Day 8: The Reverse Plank