The plank is a common core exercise so I am sure most of you are familiar with it. But before you take this challenge I want you to go over the form to make sure you do it right--for the sake of safety and to make sure you get the most out of it.
If you haven't been exercising much PLEASE do this on your knees.
If you take the exercise to your toes be sure you have the strength to support your lower back.
Here are some body cues-
Keep knees soft, not locked out.
Body stays straight. Don't sag your back or stick your rear in the air. (Just like the lady in the video)
Think of squeezing your booty, and tucking your hips forward (towards your belly button)
Pull your belly button up into your spine.
Use a deep slow breathing pattern. Think of wringing the air out of your stomach like you would water out of a sponge. Follow through with a deep inhale.
Do 3 sets of this exercise with 1 minute rests inbetween-
Beginner- Do this for the 10 counts that are done in the video.
Intermediate- 20-30 seconds
Advanced- 45 seconds to a minute (if you are doing the exercise correctly this will be very challenging)
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