Abstract: Exercise apparatuses, and methods of making and manufacturing same, for performing a plank exercise are provided. The apparatuses include a first support member that operates to rest against the chest/body of a user, and a second support member that is attached to, and extends away from, the first support member and may rest on a surface, such as a floor, mat, etc. The apparatuses may include one or more base components to add instability and increase the difficulty of workouts, the base components operating to rest on the surface, instead of the second support member or other component(s), when used. Since an individual, who has not developed proper form and strength, performing the plank exercise can lead to serious injuries, the apparatus/device permits the user to perform the plank exercise more easily and safely while permitting the user to employ the base components to increase the difficulty of an exercise.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus/device, and methods of making and manufacturing same, for performing a plank exercise is provided. The apparatus/device includes a first support member that operates to rest against the chest/body of a user, and a second support member that is attached to, and extends away from, the first support member and rests on a surface, such as a floor, mat, etc. The first support member and/or the second support member may be ergonomically designed by having features including, but not limited to, one or more contours or shapes that operate to receive one or more portions of the body of the user, such as the arms, chest, chin/neck, etc. Since an individual, who has not developed proper form and strength, performing the plank exercise can lead to serious injuries, the apparatus/device operates to permit the user to perform the plank exercise more easily and safely.