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How long can you plank for?
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Did 1:40 today.0
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OMG, very shaky 10 seconds! My wrists/arms can't support me.0
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KetoGirl83 wrote: »OMG, very shaky 10 seconds! My wrists/arms can't support me.
Try doing in your elbows/forearms. My wrists have issues so I can't do them like the pic either.0 -
lithezebra wrote: »Did 1:40 today.
WTG! You're like a pro0 -
@midge_m @Time2LoseWeightNOW you gotta start somewhere. 20 seconds is great! I'm so excited to see where everyone can build up to
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auntstephie321 wrote: »KetoGirl83 wrote: »OMG, very shaky 10 seconds! My wrists/arms can't support me.
Try doing in your elbows/forearms. My wrists have issues so I can't do them like the pic either.
Thank you! Will do! 0 -
Survived day 3. It was really hard work! Plus I did it in my jammies so the chesticles were hanging low. Glad no one was around to witness it!
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Before I had kids and when i was working out and had lost almost 50lbs i could hold a plank pose for 1min 50 secs! I was working towards the full 2 mins. That was 6 years ago after 3 kids and 60lbs+ gained i can only hold up to 40-45secs, depending on how much my shoulder feels. I also try to do it on my elbows or alternate between straight arms.
I may start on my planking again its an overall great exercise, it really works out so many parts of your body than just your core.0 -
No plank for me yesterday, I messed up my low back Sunday and need to rest a little. Hoping to be able to get back to it today.0
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I tried both versions and the elbow version seemed to be harder...but still not many seconds...planked.. : )0
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Was able to do 1:20. I tried on my hands instead of elbows and it did seem easier but that could be because I'm getting used to it, maybe?0
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I'm planking as part of a 30-day Fitness challenge. It looks a little different, and I have to do modified, but it still works up to 5 minutes. So, I'm in.
Today was day 2, 20 seconds. Tomorrow should be interesting.0 -
lovesretirement wrote: »Another alternative is to do it at a slant with forearms resting on something like a bench or even a stability ball. When I could not do it with arms locked or on elbows, this is what my trainer had me do and I am happy to say it worked for me!
I'm going to keep this in mind! As sore as I am after only 2 days, I imagine this tip will come in handy so I won't give up. Maybe as soon as tomorrow, ha!0 -
1:50 done.0
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Missed yesterday so had to do 50s today. My poor arms were definitely shaking by the end!0
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I made it 30 seconds today. I was shaking even on my elbows, but I did it. This is bound to get easier at some point. 0
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It does get easier, at least I think it is lol0
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Whew!! This is soooo hard for a big girl!! hahaha....but I am managing 20 seconds in sets.... It know will all add up at some point. lol0
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1:30 maybe it doesn't get easier0
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Time2LoseWeightNOW wrote: »Whew!! This is soooo hard for a big girl!! hahaha....but I am managing 20 seconds in sets.... It know will all add up at some point. lol
You'll build up strength overtime, you gotta start somewhere0 -
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30 secs. Getting better!0
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58 seconds, but I'm calling it a minute! HAHA. It's really hard!! Actually my sides are a little sore today.0
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I thought for sure I did 1:40 already but I guess not. Maybe I didn't update it, I guess I'll do it now.
Ok done. Maybe I'll try 1:50 later since I think I did 1:40 twice. I think I'm getting stronger though. I wasn't shaking as much this time.0 -
I could comment, but I will leave this thread alone. A big 0 as I just cannot get it, my tummy too big. One day.0
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SuesNewImage wrote: »I could comment, but I will leave this thread alone. A big 0 as I just cannot get it, my tummy too big. One day.
You will someday someone up thread mentioned some possible modified versions that might be doable.
ETA: photo
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Phew 1:50 done. Might skip tomorrow0
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I could try the wall plank position! Maybe not so hard on the neck! Would this be used to work yourself up to actual horizontal planking?0
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auntstephie321 wrote: »Phew 1:50 done. Might skip tomorrow
Awesome time, Stephie ! I let life get in the way and sorta' fell off my plank! lol Going to get back to it today.0 -
@Time2LoseWeightNOW thank you :-) I like planks because you can kinda do it whenever and still feel accomplished0
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