BENEFITS: Flexibility, Balance, Core, Lower Back, Abs
START POSITION: Kneel down and move forward as if you were getting ready to do a push-up. Instead of balancing on your hands, use your elbows to support you. The elbows will be underneath your Shoulders on the floor. Forearms will point forwards and slightly inwards. Now bring your feet up behind you to rest on the tips of the toes. Your legs and back should be straight and neutral and your head up so your neck is in line with your spine.
NOTES: Difficulty Rating 50%
Hold it right there for as long as you can. Beginners might only manage a few seconds of hold. Don’t worry, you can do these several times per week and quickly get stronger,
The Plank is an Isometric exercise (static) and as such it can feel quite challenging because nothing actually moves – you are just tensing – particularly around the Abs and Core area.
A great addition to any workout routine and relatively safe to do.