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Plank Challenge

cpanus
cpanus Posts: 20,300 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
Here is a Popsugar Plank Challenge to help strengthen your core.

Directions:

Warmup: Do 3 minutes of light cardio followed by 2 minutes of active stretching for your upper body with: shoulder and arm circles, both forward and backward; scarecrow; and wrist circles.

Round 1: Hold each plank for 30 seconds.

Plank
Elbow plank
Side plank right
Side plank left
Reverse plank

Round 2: Hold each plank from previous round for 45 seconds. If you're a beginner, modify this workout by skipping this round.

Round 3: Perform each plank for 45 seconds, resting for up to 15 seconds between moves if needed.

Elbow plank with side tap
Plank with shoulder tap
Side elbow plank with twist on right
Side elbow plank with twist on left
Spiderman plank (aka creepy crawler)

Cool down: Stretch your back, chest, and shoulders.

Let us know what you think.

Chris

Replies

  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,898 Member
    You are much more flexible than me, Chris. Good job!
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,136 Member
    I have been looking at this for a few days. I am going to just start with planks on my hands, then drop down to my elbows, and then finally just drop! :smiley:

    Shell
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,300 Member
    Did planks w/our trainer today...EGADS!!...whose idea was this anyway? :o

    Chris
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,136 Member
    Uh, your idea Chris. Yes I am sure of it. I got some done last night. I did not time them. Just starting slow.

    Shell
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