To Plank or not to Plank!

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  • RosaliaBee
    RosaliaBee Posts: 146 Member
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    Crumbs, did twenty seconds and found it a big effort to hold it for that long - only just managed it!
  • _xXJennXx_
    _xXJennXx_ Posts: 3,290 Member
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    Planks are awesome!!
  • leadiax3
    leadiax3 Posts: 534 Member
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    I do planks, but I hate them. They are boring. They feel unchallenging then suddenly there is a weak feeling and then I realize the plank is effective. It just takes so long. Boring boring planks.
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
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    Planks are a good move that incorporate many muscles if done right. That's the key. Proper form! I can do a two minute plank. My goal is to eventually do one for the duration of Bohemian Rhapsody! :tongue:
  • tehboxingkitteh
    tehboxingkitteh Posts: 1,574 Member
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    I do planks, but I hate them. They are boring. They feel unchallenging then suddenly there is a weak feeling and then I realize the plank is effective. It just takes so long. Boring boring planks.
    Try plank rows. You're not just holding yourself there doing nothing.
  • _xXJennXx_
    _xXJennXx_ Posts: 3,290 Member
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    Plank with shoulder taps, plank with leg lifts, alternating side planks, plank with toe taps, lateral plank walk. All kinds!!
  • rushfive
    rushfive Posts: 603 Member
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    In for 30 days. Thanks.
  • beaches222
    beaches222 Posts: 437 Member
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    bump for later
  • TammyW18
    TammyW18 Posts: 244 Member
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    Am currently doing this challenge now- today day 19 rest
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
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    Mockchoc, a minute's plank a day is not going to interfere with a gym routine!

    I am happy about that! Some one make me do both then :tongue: I really would love to but if someone messages me to get to it then I will! ..
  • SpookyElectric
    SpookyElectric Posts: 56 Member
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    bump! like this! :)
  • kckBxer396
    kckBxer396 Posts: 460 Member
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    Bump
  • uberdilettante
    uberdilettante Posts: 18 Member
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    Bump.
    I'm liking this idea.
  • reggie2run
    reggie2run Posts: 477 Member
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    Thank you for this. Plan to start Dec 1st.
  • Pantherfan44
    Pantherfan44 Posts: 25
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    This works unbelievably fast :)
  • ucabucca
    ucabucca Posts: 606 Member
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    bump
  • sabified
    sabified Posts: 1,051 Member
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    bump to save... I'm pretty horrible at maintaining this 30 day stuff but this should be easy to fit in to whatever else I do as well :)
  • FindingMyPerfection
    FindingMyPerfection Posts: 702 Member
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    Sounds fun, I'm in!
  • RCharlotteRose
    RCharlotteRose Posts: 20 Member
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    Well I was at the gym this morning and a PT came over to me while I was planking and said that a 'static plank' is not the most effective way to work your abs.

    Here are a couple of ways to get those abs working:
    Try lowering your hips and raising them back to neutral plank position
    Rotating your hips while keeping your body 'in line'
    "Snaking" - pushing your hips out (without rotating!)

    I definitely felt this working and I will definitely be doing these instead of the static planks. I am hoping I will see results and the pain will be worth it!

    I just wish someone had told me this sooner!!! :happy:
  • nathalier71
    nathalier71 Posts: 570 Member
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    I'm up for the challenge! Will start today!

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