How long can you hold a plank?
The plank exercise is one of the best calorie burning and beneficial exercises for your core. A plank hold engages multiple muscles all at once, and can benefit the core strength of your body. Not just burning the fat around your abdomen area, it also works by giving you an improved posture, flexibility as well as a tighter stomach.
How to plank:
The most common way to perform a plank is the forearm position.
- Place forearms on the floor with elbows aligned below shoulders and arms parallel to your body at about shoulder width.
- Place your flat palms flat onto the floor and hold.
- Your head should be in line with your back.
- Legs should be straight.
- Ground your toes into the floor and squeeze glutes to stabilize your body.
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