A plank is when you hold your body in a straight and in-line position like a plank of wood. When a plank is done correctly it leads to a host of health benefits.
5 Benefits of doing a plank:
Protects the back
Improves posture
Improves flexibility
Improves metabolism
Better coordination, focus and concentration
How to improve your planks? Focus on
- Eyes on the floor
- Shoulders stacked over hands
- Core engaged
- Pelvis tucked (pulling navel to spine)
- Feet together
The plank has so many benefits to it, since it works the core muscles so intensely benefitting the entire body.
Doing planks regularly can have a good effect on the skeletal system, muscles and even organs.
I CHALLENGE YOU TO:
Plank for 1 minute every night for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, push it to 2 minutes for the next 2 weeks.
👉Use the correct technique to avoid any unnecessary tension.
👉Try using a mirror or film yourself is very useful to build awareness of your body alignment.
👉When performing Planks you should feel a sense of muscle connection and tightness through your entire body.
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