Plank is a good abdominal workout. Unlike crunches which abs is facing ceiling, in plank, your stomach is facing toward the floor. Plank does not only strengthen the abdominal muscles, it also improves the back and butt too.
Steps:
- Face down on the floor and support your body with forearms and knees.
- Raise your body. Support your body with toes and resting on the elbows. For beginner, you can rest on your knees first. Until you are very comfortable, then only you raise your body up.
- Keep your back in straight line and flat like plank. Do not stick your butt up.
- Contract your abdominal muscles.
- Hold as long as you can. Then lower yourself back down.
- Repeat another 3 to 5 times.
Tips:
- For beginner, hold the position for few seconds and gradually increase to 10, 20, 30 and finally 60 seconds.
- You may want to start beside a mirror to ensure your form is correct. It is important to maintain a flat line from your shoulders to your feet.
Trust me, this workout looks simple, but it is tough. It gives your rock hard abs!
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Angie Tan // Jun 30, 2009 at 7:00 AM
This is a tough workout but very rewarding… ;-)
alihatuki // Jul 8, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Thanks, next time can u add a video if u find some ? its not easy for everyone to do without actually seeing it done.
dave draper // Jul 10, 2009 at 3:59 AM
plank exercises are really tough! thanks for inspiring me to give them a try again… i will definitely try these the next time i workout
Duaka // Jul 16, 2009 at 10:53 PM
I think the Plank exercise is very good to flatten stomach as a change after we do some crunches.