plank

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noun

ˈplaŋk

: a heavy thick board

especially : one 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) thick and at least 8 inches (20 centimeters) wide

: an object made of a plank or planking

: planking

: an exercise in which a prone person balances on the toes and forearms while holding the rest of the body up and off the ground

Do two to three sets of these moves two days a week: push-ups (work up to 25) to build chest, shoulder and triceps strength; plank (support your body on your forearms and toes for up to 60 seconds) to build ab and back strength …

Selene Yeager

Start with basic moves like sit-ups, planks, and lunges …

Oprah Magazine

: an article in the platform of a political party

: a principal item of a policy or program

Example Sentences

Noun Before the convention, there was debate over the foreign policy and economic planks. Verb planked the carton down on the counter and left

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The side plank is the most obvious example of an anti-lateral flexion movement, but it’s certainly not the only one.

Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2022 An arriving officer located the shoplifter, who was arrested attempting to steal more than $700 worth of vinyl plank flooring.

John Benson, cleveland, 23 Feb. 2022 Start in a right-side plank, left elbow on the ground, abs and glutes tight.

Deventri Jordan, Men's Health, 5 Aug. 2022 The other defendant, Robert Scott Palmer, admitted to assaulting police officers with a wooden plank and fire extinguisher during the attack.

Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 July 2022 When ready to cook, brush fish lightly with oil, place in center of cooking grate skin side down on the cedar plank, and grill 15 minutes or until fish is cooked through.

Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Spingola approached the men to ask them to move, and said he was struck multiple times with a wooden plank and physically assaulted.

Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 July 2022 How: Get into a side plank, with one foot atop the first or second step, forearm on the ground beneath you, and your shoulders aligned vertically.

Jenny Mccoy, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2022 Lower into a forearm plank, starting with your left arm, followed by your right.

Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 5 Jan. 2022

Verb

The three-story residence has custom, wide wood plank flooring throughout and showcases a dramatic foyer with a grand staircase at the front.

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 Tighten your abs and shift to plank position, then shift your right foot to alongside your right hand.

Eric Leija, Men's Health, 6 May 2022 Finally, moves like the shoulder tap and plank up-down that work on core stabilization—say, by resisting rotation or bending—challenge your transverse abdominis.

Christa Sgobba, SELF, 27 Apr. 2022 From time to time, Art would call Todd and sing a line or two into his voice mail, hoping Todd could plank out the appropriate chords.

Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2022 Throughout the course of this 20-minute workout video, Mays also drops some super important push-up and plank tips.

Christa Sgobba, SELF, 3 Feb. 2022 The best chest workouts feature a variety of exercises that target this muscle group from all angles, including push-ups, alternating chest presses, chest flys, plank up-downs, and much more.

Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 2 Jan. 2022 Nearby, resident Griselda Alvarado stood shaded from the baking sun outside her bare wood plank home.

courier-journal.com, 26 Mar. 2021 The bodyweight dips will fire up your arms and shoulders; the lateral lunge shift will work your glutes and hamstrings; and the side plank with rotation will work your core.

Amy Eisinger, M.a., SELF, 30 Dec. 2020 See More

单词	planks
释义	plank 1 of 2 noun ˈplaŋk 1 a : a heavy thick board especially : one 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) thick and at least 8 inches (20 centimeters) wide b : an object made of a plank or planking c : planking d : an exercise in which a prone person balances on the toes and forearms while holding the rest of the body up and off the ground Do two to three sets of these moves two days a week: push-ups (work up to 25) to build chest, shoulder and triceps strength; plank (support your body on your forearms and toes for up to 60 seconds) to build ab and back strength … Selene Yeager Start with basic moves like sit-ups, planks, and lunges … Oprah Magazine 2 a : an article in the platform of a political party b : a principal item of a policy or program plank 2 of 2 verb planked; planking; planks transitive verb 1 : to cover, build, or floor with planks 2 : to set down forcefully —usually used with down 3 : to cook and serve on a board planked salmon planked steak Synonyms Verb flop flump plop plump plunk plonk See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Before the convention, there was debate over the foreign policy and economic planks. Verb planked the carton down on the counter and left Recent Examples on the Web Noun The side plank is the most obvious example of an anti-lateral flexion movement, but it’s certainly not the only one. Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2022 An arriving officer located the shoplifter, who was arrested attempting to steal more than $700 worth of vinyl plank flooring. John Benson, cleveland, 23 Feb. 2022 Start in a right-side plank, left elbow on the ground, abs and glutes tight. Deventri Jordan, Men's Health, 5 Aug. 2022 The other defendant, Robert Scott Palmer, admitted to assaulting police officers with a wooden plank and fire extinguisher during the attack. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 July 2022 When ready to cook, brush fish lightly with oil, place in center of cooking grate skin side down on the cedar plank, and grill 15 minutes or until fish is cooked through. Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Spingola approached the men to ask them to move, and said he was struck multiple times with a wooden plank and physically assaulted. Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 July 2022 How: Get into a side plank, with one foot atop the first or second step, forearm on the ground beneath you, and your shoulders aligned vertically. Jenny Mccoy, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2022 Lower into a forearm plank, starting with your left arm, followed by your right. Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 5 Jan. 2022 Verb The three-story residence has custom, wide wood plank flooring throughout and showcases a dramatic foyer with a grand staircase at the front. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 Tighten your abs and shift to plank position, then shift your right foot to alongside your right hand. Eric Leija, Men's Health, 6 May 2022 Finally, moves like the shoulder tap and plank up-down that work on core stabilization—say, by resisting rotation or bending—challenge your transverse abdominis. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 27 Apr. 2022 From time to time, Art would call Todd and sing a line or two into his voice mail, hoping Todd could plank out the appropriate chords. Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2022 Throughout the course of this 20-minute workout video, Mays also drops some super important push-up and plank tips. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 3 Feb. 2022 The best chest workouts feature a variety of exercises that target this muscle group from all angles, including push-ups, alternating chest presses, chest flys, plank up-downs, and much more. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 2 Jan. 2022 Nearby, resident Griselda Alvarado stood shaded from the baking sun outside her bare wood plank home. courier-journal.com, 26 Mar. 2021 The bodyweight dips will fire up your arms and shoulders; the lateral lunge shift will work your glutes and hamstrings; and the side plank with rotation will work your core. Amy Eisinger, M.a., SELF, 30 Dec. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French plaunke, planche, from Latin planca First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing plank walk the plank walk the plank Kids Definition plank noun ˈplaŋk : a heavy thick board planks verb present tense third-person singular of plank as in plops to throw or set down clumsily or casually planked the carton down on the counter and left Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance plops flumps flops tosses plunks plumps slings plants flings heaves plonks installs ensconces settles
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plank

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