Apr 22, 2013 7:10 AM:
We use planks as a pert of our fire fighter training. AWESOME abs start here
We use planks as a pert of our fire fighter training. AWESOME abs start here -See Less
Apr 4, 2013 10:32 PM:
During this, your shoulders may get tired and start to burn before the plank becomes effective and you can feel it in your core. What I do when this happens is I plank on the palm of my hands like in a pushup position instead of my forearms. It works the same and I last longer in the plank. If that...+See More
During this, your shoulders may get tired and start to burn before the plank becomes effective and you can feel it in your core. What I do when this happens is I plank on the palm of my hands like in a pushup position instead of my forearms. It works the same and I last longer in the plank. If that gets too tiring then I alternate between the two palm and forearm positions every minute or so.-See Less
Apr 4, 2013 2:18 AM:
I thought this was more a core exercise than an abs exercise. Hold the plank for the maximum time that you can. I started the gym 3 months ago, in the beginning I could only hold for 30sec x 3 reps, now I'm 2mins x 2 reps and 1.5 min for the third rep. I keep my pelvis and hips tilted down (best way...+See More
I thought this was more a core exercise than an abs exercise. Hold the plank for the maximum time that you can. I started the gym 3 months ago, in the beginning I could only hold for 30sec x 3 reps, now I'm 2mins x 2 reps and 1.5 min for the third rep. I keep my pelvis and hips tilted down (best way to describe, sorry for this explanation, as if my Mrs is under me and I've penetrated her all the way) so my abs are contracted even more. Apologies for the explanation, didn't know how else to describe it in words, lol. Awesome core workout, anyone who thinks its easy is doing it wrong.
I also incorporate the following exercises as well, doing one set of each between each plank with a 30 second break in between the different exercises, 1 plank, 1 swiss ball rollout then 1 dead bug, then repeat.
3 sets of 12 reps "Swiss ball roll outs" and 3 sets of 20 reps "dead bugs" (start flat on your back, thighs perpendicular to the floor knees bent and shins parallel to the floor and arms straight up towards the ceiling directly above the shoulders, then extend your legs and point your toes till they almost touch the floor and at the same time lower your arms behind your head keeping them straight till almost at the floor, then bring arms and legs back to the starting positing and repeat, remember to keep the small of your back pressed against the floor, if it lifts off the floor you are becoming fatigued or not doing it correctly and could damage your back. Enjoy, :-)-See Less
Mar 21, 2013 10:16 PM:
I like this exercise, however, I would have thought it would have been classed as a "Compound" exercise rather than merely "Isolation".
I like this exercise, however, I would have thought it would have been classed as a "Compound" exercise rather than merely "Isolation".-See Less
Mar 21, 2013 10:16 PM:
I like this exercise, however, I would have thought it would have been classed as a "Compound" exercise rather than merely "Isolation".
I like this exercise, however, I would have thought it would have been classed as a "Compound" exercise rather than merely "Isolation".-See Less
Sep 30, 2012 3:50 PM:
Seems a bit too easy. Isnt it? How long am I supposed to stay like this? 5min?
Seems a bit too easy. Isnt it? How long am I supposed to stay like this? 5min?-See Less
Jul 12, 2012 11:48 AM:
Great, works the hard to get lower abs, and can also be weighted by placing plates on your back. A go-to for me.
Great, works the hard to get lower abs, and can also be weighted by placing plates on your back. A go-to for me.-See Less
Apr 22, 2013 7:10 AM:
We use planks as a pert of our fire fighter training. AWESOME abs start here
We use planks as a pert of our fire fighter training. AWESOME abs start here -See Less
Apr 4, 2013 10:32 PM:
During this, your shoulders may get tired and start to burn before the plank becomes effective and you can feel it in your core. What I do when this happens is I plank on the palm of my hands like in a pushup position instead of my forearms. It works the same and I last longer in the plank. If that...+See More
During this, your shoulders may get tired and start to burn before the plank becomes effective and you can feel it in your core. What I do when this happens is I plank on the palm of my hands like in a pushup position instead of my forearms. It works the same and I last longer in the plank. If that gets too tiring then I alternate between the two palm and forearm positions every minute or so.-See Less
Apr 4, 2013 2:18 AM:
I thought this was more a core exercise than an abs exercise. Hold the plank for the maximum time that you can. I started the gym 3 months ago, in the beginning I could only hold for 30sec x 3 reps, now I'm 2mins x 2 reps and 1.5 min for the third rep. I keep my pelvis and hips tilted down (best way...+See More
I thought this was more a core exercise than an abs exercise. Hold the plank for the maximum time that you can. I started the gym 3 months ago, in the beginning I could only hold for 30sec x 3 reps, now I'm 2mins x 2 reps and 1.5 min for the third rep. I keep my pelvis and hips tilted down (best way to describe, sorry for this explanation, as if my Mrs is under me and I've penetrated her all the way) so my abs are contracted even more. Apologies for the explanation, didn't know how else to describe it in words, lol. Awesome core workout, anyone who thinks its easy is doing it wrong.
I also incorporate the following exercises as well, doing one set of each between each plank with a 30 second break in between the different exercises, 1 plank, 1 swiss ball rollout then 1 dead bug, then repeat.
3 sets of 12 reps "Swiss ball roll outs" and 3 sets of 20 reps "dead bugs" (start flat on your back, thighs perpendicular to the floor knees bent and shins parallel to the floor and arms straight up towards the ceiling directly above the shoulders, then extend your legs and point your toes till they almost touch the floor and at the same time lower your arms behind your head keeping them straight till almost at the floor, then bring arms and legs back to the starting positing and repeat, remember to keep the small of your back pressed against the floor, if it lifts off the floor you are becoming fatigued or not doing it correctly and could damage your back. Enjoy, :-)-See Less
Jan 20, 2013 10:35 AM:
Its my time time that i have completed this exercise so:
1) Carefull not to bend your knees and more important:
2) Do the whole damn sets and minutes that the trainers says, no more and no less time...if your body fat is 10~15% you'll see unbelievable results in the first week.
I managed...+See More
Its my time time that i have completed this exercise so:
1) Carefull not to bend your knees and more important:
2) Do the whole damn sets and minutes that the trainers says, no more and no less time...if your body fat is 10~15% you'll see unbelievable results in the first week.
I managed to do 3 sets of 1 minute each.-See Less
Nov 27, 2012 12:38 PM:
As long as you are keeping your upper arm in the position shown, try different positions with your forearms to fine the most comfortable position. ( I'm up to 20 mins. Age 67)
As long as you are keeping your upper arm in the position shown, try different positions with your forearms to fine the most comfortable position. ( I'm up to 20 mins. Age 67) -See Less
Oct 30, 2012 9:14 AM:
The tip about the legs really do work, probably work your lower abs better
The tip about the legs really do work, probably work your lower abs better-See Less
Sep 13, 2012 3:55 AM:
If you place one foot on another, you'll make the exercise a lil bit harder. The best abs workout I've ever done.
If you place one foot on another, you'll make the exercise a lil bit harder. The best abs workout I've ever done.-See Less
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Apr 22, 2013 7:10 AM: We use planks as a pert of our fire fighter training. AWESOME abs start here
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Apr 15, 2013 5:05 AM: I done this and really very effective for abdominal.
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Apr 4, 2013 10:32 PM: During this, your shoulders may get tired and start to burn before the plank becomes effective and you can feel it in your core. What I do when this happens is I plank on the palm of my hands like in a pushup position instead of my forearms. It works the same and I last longer in the plank. If that...+See More
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Apr 4, 2013 2:18 AM: I thought this was more a core exercise than an abs exercise. Hold the plank for the maximum time that you can. I started the gym 3 months ago, in the beginning I could only hold for 30sec x 3 reps, now I'm 2mins x 2 reps and 1.5 min for the third rep. I keep my pelvis and hips tilted down (best way...+See More
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Mar 21, 2013 10:16 PM: I like this exercise, however, I would have thought it would have been classed as a "Compound" exercise rather than merely "Isolation".
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Mar 21, 2013 4:42 PM: ÙExcellent
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Mar 21, 2013 1:39 AM: for how long I will practice this exercise?
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Mar 21, 2013 1:38 AM: for how long I will practice this exercise?
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Mar 21, 2013 1:37 AM: for how long I will do this ?
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Mar 10, 2013 4:04 AM: its only seems easy but it is too tough to do