The exercise you are referring to is the plank. The plank is a core exercise that mainly targets the muscles in the lower back and abdominals. It also works the glutes (buttocks) and shoulders. It is considered a full-body exercise because while the main focus is on the core muscles, it engages muscles in the upper and lower body to stabilize the posture during the hold. This includes muscles like the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, obliques, erector spinae (lower back), gluteus maximus, deltoids (shoulders), and others. The plank helps strengthen these muscle groups, improving overall stability and posture[tex].[/tex]