Form Mistakes Guide

Plank FormMistakes Guide

Learn to identify and fix the most common plank mistakes. Master proper form to maximize results and prevent injuries.

planks Performance Insights

Data-driven insights from thousands of planks analyses

Form Errors
0%
↘ 8%

of users make mistakes

Injury Risk
0%
↘ 15%

from poor form

Improvement
3x
↗ 25%

better results with AI

Fix Time
2-4wks
↗ 12%

to correct habits

Most Common Mistakes

Analysis of 10,000+ Plank attempts

23%
Form & Technique85

Poor Form & Technique

Breathing Technique72

Improper Breathing Technique

Range of Motion68

Limited Range of Motion

Progression61

Incorrect Progression

Hip Position76

Incorrect Hip Position

Improvement Timeline

Average user progress with AI coaching

+82%
Day 185

Initial error rate

Week 162

Awareness building

Week 241

Form correction

Week 325

Habit formation

Week 415

Mastery level

Poor Form & Technique
high • 85%

Incorrect body positioning and movement patterns

high severity
85% frequency
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Improper Breathing Technique
medium • 72%

Holding breath or incorrect breathing patterns

medium severity
72% frequency
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Limited Range of Motion
medium • 68%

Not completing full movement patterns

medium severity
68% frequency
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Incorrect Progression
high • 61%

Advancing too quickly or using inappropriate modifications

high severity
61% frequency
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Incorrect Hip Position
high • 76%

Hips too high or too low, breaking straight line

high severity
76% frequency
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