Sure! Here’s a detailed description of how to perform an elbow plank:

1. **Setup**:
– Begin by lying face down on the floor or an exercise mat.
– Place your elbows directly under your shoulders, with your forearms resting on the ground and your hands flat or clasped together.
– Tuck your toes under and lift your body off the ground, supporting your weight on your toes and forearms.

2. **Execution**:
– **Starting Position**: Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels, avoiding any sagging or lifting of the hips.
– **Hold**: Engage your core muscles, maintaining a tight and stable position, engage elbows to feel like they are pushing towards heels and feel heels pushing towards the elbows. Focus on keeping your neck in a neutral position and your gaze down towards the floor.
– **Duration**: Hold this position for the desired amount of time, typically starting with 10-15 seconds and gradually increasing as your core strength improves.

3. **Form Tips**:
– Keep your shoulders down and back, avoiding any rounding or shrugging.
– Squeeze your glutes and keep your legs straight to maintain proper alignment.
– Breathe steadily and deeply, focusing on maintaining a strong and stable position.
– Avoid any excessive arching or rounding of your lower back.

This exercise targets your core, specifically the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and obliques, as well as your shoulders and glutes. Ready to build that core strength?