Planking may refer to: *

Planking (fad) Planking is an activity that consists of lying expressionlessly in a face-down position, sometimes in an unusual or incongruous location. The body is kept straight and rigid, like a wooden plank, typically with the palms of the hands touching t ...

, an activity consisting of lying face down—sometimes in an unusual or incongruous location *

Plank (exercise) The plank (also called a front hold, hover, or abdominal bridge) is an isometric exercise, isometric core (anatomy), core strength exercise that involves maintaining a position similar to a push-up. Form The most common plank is the forearm p ...

, an isometric core strength exercise * Planking, a form of

indirect grilling Indirect grilling is a barbecue cooking technique in which the food is placed to the side of or above the heat source instead of directly over the flame as is more common. This can be achieved by igniting only some burners on a gas barbecue or ...

Shad Planking The Shad Planking is an annual political event in Virginia which takes place every April near Wakefield in Sussex County. It is sponsored by a chapter of the Ruritans, a community service organization which was founded in the small town of Holla ...

, an annual political event in Virginia * Types of boat construction, see

boat building Boat building is the design and construction of boats (instead of the larger ships) — and their on-board systems. This includes at minimum the construction of a hull, with any necessary propulsion, mechanical, navigation, safety and other ser ...

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