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  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    Did 1:40 today.
  • KetoGirl83
    KetoGirl83 Posts: 546 Member
    OMG, very shaky 10 seconds! My wrists/arms can't support me.
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    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.
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    lithezebra wrote: »
    Did 1:40 today.

    WTG! You're like a pro
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    @midge_m @Time2LoseWeightNOW you gotta start somewhere. 20 seconds is great! I'm so excited to see where everyone can build up to :)
  • KetoGirl83
    KetoGirl83 Posts: 546 Member
    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! :)
  • Napier_mum
    Napier_mum Posts: 88 Member
    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! :p
  • Hispanicprincess
    Hispanicprincess Posts: 53 Member
    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.
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    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.
  • Time2LoseWeightNOW
    Time2LoseWeightNOW Posts: 1,730 Member
    I tried both versions and the elbow version seemed to be harder...but still not many seconds...planked.. : )
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    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?
  • PrimalJillian
    PrimalJillian Posts: 1,129 Member
    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.
  • PrimalJillian
    PrimalJillian Posts: 1,129 Member
    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!
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    1:50 done.
  • Napier_mum
    Napier_mum Posts: 88 Member
    Missed yesterday so had to do 50s today. My poor arms were definitely shaking by the end!
  • PrimalJillian
    PrimalJillian Posts: 1,129 Member
    edited January 2016
    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. :smile:
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    It does get easier, at least I think it is lol
  • Time2LoseWeightNOW
    Time2LoseWeightNOW Posts: 1,730 Member
    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
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    1:30 maybe it doesn't get easier
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    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 somewhere
  • Time2LoseWeightNOW
    Time2LoseWeightNOW Posts: 1,730 Member
    : )
  • midge_m
    midge_m Posts: 1,085 Member
    30 secs. Getting better!
  • slimzandra
    slimzandra Posts: 955 Member
    58 seconds, but I'm calling it a minute! HAHA. It's really hard!! Actually my sides are a little sore today.
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    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.
  • SuesNewImage
    SuesNewImage Posts: 743 Member
    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.
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    edited January 2016
    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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  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    Phew 1:50 done. Might skip tomorrow
  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,436 Member
    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?
  • Time2LoseWeightNOW
    Time2LoseWeightNOW Posts: 1,730 Member
    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.
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    @Time2LoseWeightNOW thank you :-) I like planks because you can kinda do it whenever and still feel accomplished
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