FIXIT is an AI-powered health and fitness tracking app. Log workouts, nutrition, water, and body metrics, analyze your exercise form with AI pose detection, and visualize your progress over time — all in one place.

How does AI form analysis work?

FIXIT uses AI pose detection (TensorFlow MoveNet) to track 17 body keypoints from your camera. It analyzes joint angles, posture, and movement to score your form and flag issues like knee cave or forward lean — instant feedback, no coach required.

What can I track in FIXIT?

Workouts and exercises, food and calories, water intake, body-composition metrics (weight, body fat, InBody results), pain, and progress charts — with 100+ guided exercises.

How much does FIXIT cost?

FIXIT is free to start with core tracking. Basic is $7/month (full exercise library, unlimited sessions, progress charts) and Pro is $15/month (AI form scoring, video recording, 3D visualizations, and programs).

Is my health data private?

Yes. Your health data is stored securely and never sold. You control your account and can export or delete your data at any time.

🎯 Forearm Plank

The Forearm Plank is an intermediate core exercise that targets the entire core, shoulders, and glutes. Hold a straight line from head to heels on your forearms. Builds total core endurance. It's commonly prescribed during rehabilitation for Low Back Pain, and for general conditioning. Below is how to perform the Forearm Plank with correct form, plus the benefits, common mistakes, and how many reps to aim for.

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Benefits of the Forearm Plank

Strengthens and activates the entire core, shoulders, and glutes
Improves stability
Improves endurance
Supports recovery and rehab for Low Back Pain
Great for general conditioning and everyday strength
Can be done with simple equipment (mat)
Performed prone, so it's easy to set up

How to do the Forearm Plank

Forearms on the floor, elbows under shoulders
Toes on the floor, body in a straight line
Squeeze glutes, brace core
Hold without sagging hips

How many reps & sets

A common starting point is 3 sets of 3 reps, holding each for about 30 seconds. Progress gradually and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Form tips

Don't let hips drop or pike up
Look at the floor

Muscles worked

Entire core, Shoulders, Glutes

When to be cautious

Acute back pain
Wrist injury

Who should do the Forearm Plank?

The Forearm Plank is often included in programs for people recovering from Low Back Pain, as well as anyone training for general conditioning, and for anyone wanting to strengthen the core. It's rated intermediate.

Forearm Plank — FAQ

What muscles does the Forearm Plank work?

The Forearm Plank primarily targets the entire core, shoulders, and glutes.

How many sets and reps of the Forearm Plank should I do?

A common starting point is 3 sets of 3 reps, holding each for about 30 seconds. Progress gradually and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Is the Forearm Plank good for Low Back Pain?

Yes — the Forearm Plank is commonly used in rehab for Low Back Pain. Confirm with your clinician before starting, especially if you have pain.

Do I need equipment for the Forearm Plank?

You'll need: mat.

When should I avoid the Forearm Plank?

Take care or skip it if you have: acute back pain and wrist injury. When in doubt, check with your physiotherapist.

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