My idea of developing core strength is by both locally and globally training all the musculature that is attached to the hips, specifically by focusing on programming planks.
If you’ve been doing the plank in order to get a 6-pack, you’re probably doing it wrong. Utilize these techniques for a better perspective and understanding of the plank and to optimize your performance.
We get that training is a top priority for most of our readers, but we also understand that life is messy and complicated. School and/or work can get in the way of training. It’s not realistic for training to come first all the time, which is why this realistic program was made.
Want to be lean, muscular, strong, and conditioned, with the ability to move without pain? There are many variables, but these guidelines apply to everyone.
This beloved exercise may not be quite the core developer you believe it is.
Do planks feel easy? If so, you’re doing them wrong. Here’s how to get the most out of this stability and posture-building exercise.
JL Holdsworth instructs his athlete on how to properly perform a plank for better transfer to walking out heavy squats and pulling heavier deadlifts
After hundreds of hours working toward a better stomach, I’ve either prescribed or witnessed every crunch, leg lift, and torso twist variation known to man.
Perform the plank by holding yourself on your elbows and toes, keeping your body in a straight line
The plank exercise is a simple, yet difficult exercise that will work on the stabilization of the abdominal muscles.
Perform the plank by holding yourself on your elbows and toes, keeping your body in a straight line.
The plank exercise is a simple, yet difficult exercise that will work on the stabilization of the abdominal muscles.
This version of the side plank is more difficult than the standard version.
This version of the side plank is more difficult than the standard version.
Perform a side plank and hold a kettlebell in your top hand, with your arm extended straight.
Squat injuries happen more frequently without a proper warm-up. Dr. Ryan Smith discusses a few simple movements he uses that can save you from painful complications.
One of the latest rages in the fitness industry is the plank exercise. In essence, plank refers to maintaining your body in a straight line from head to toe, as for example, in the up position of a push-up.