Hi there!
Today we are chatting about planks!
Oh how I love planks, I feel like I get a lot done with just 3 sets of 60 second planks. My heart rate goes up, I sweat a little, and I can “feel the burn”!
What?
The plank is a core strengthening (and stomach flattening) exercise.
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Why?
Your core is much more than just your abdominal muscles. They include the stomach muscles, but also the lower back, hips and buttocks. The muscles are fundamental for supporting the spine, sustaining good posture, and a multitude of everyday movements.
Planks are also a great way to get that flat tummy for swim suit season that will be here before we know it!
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How?
- Get into pushup position, except place your forearms on the ground versus your hands. Your elbows should directly line-up underneath your shoulders, keeping your toes on the ground.
- Hold your glutes and abdominals tights
- Keep your neck and spine neutral
- Focus on keeping your entire body in a strong, straight line from head to toes, as a “plank” of wood.
- Hold that position for 60 seconds, and repeat 3 times with 30 second rest period in between each set.
Now drop everything you have going on, and give it a go! These can be done anywhere, and all you need is a few minutes- literally!
Until next time!
xoxo, Tamara