Plank Pose vs Chaturanga Dandasana
Plank holds the body in a straight line on straight arms; Chaturanga lowers from Plank until the elbows bend to about 90° and hug the ribs, the body still straight.
Plank Pose Phalakasana beginner · inversion 
Chaturanga Dandasana Chaturanga Dandasana advanced · inversion How to tell them apart
| Plank Pose | Chaturanga Dandasana | |
|---|---|---|
| Arms | Straight | Bent to about 90°, elbows back by the ribs |
| Height | Shoulders over the wrists | Lowered, hovering above the floor |
| Learning it | Knees down if needed | Knees down, or lower only halfway |
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Step-by-step guides: Plank Pose · Chaturanga Dandasana