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January Fitness Challenge Anybody?
WestslopeCutty
Posts: 30 Member
Since there seems to be a desire to make this group a little more active let's do it!
With the start of a new year, let's do a fitness challenge.
"Plank Away January", and yes, I found inspiration on the ol' internets.
The Plank Exercise
Key Points
•Keep neutral spine alignment
•Maintain straight line through shoulders, hips, knees & ankles (see modifications below, but always keep that butt neutral!)
•Maintain abdominal tension
•Remember to breath
The plank (also called a front hold, hover, or abdominal bridge) is an isometric core strength exercise that involves maintaining a difficult position for extended periods of time. The most common plank is the front plank which is held in a push-up position with the body's weight borne on forearms, elbows, and toes.
Beginner: Forearms and Knees
Intermediate: Forearms, on toes with feet apart
Alternative: In full push-up position
I’m thinking that on day one, record how long you can hold a plank in good form. Each day thereafter, try to increase that time by 5 seconds. I’m open to suggestions, so here goes…
With the start of a new year, let's do a fitness challenge.
"Plank Away January", and yes, I found inspiration on the ol' internets.
The Plank Exercise
Key Points
•Keep neutral spine alignment
•Maintain straight line through shoulders, hips, knees & ankles (see modifications below, but always keep that butt neutral!)
•Maintain abdominal tension
•Remember to breath
The plank (also called a front hold, hover, or abdominal bridge) is an isometric core strength exercise that involves maintaining a difficult position for extended periods of time. The most common plank is the front plank which is held in a push-up position with the body's weight borne on forearms, elbows, and toes.
Beginner: Forearms and Knees
Intermediate: Forearms, on toes with feet apart
Alternative: In full push-up position
I’m thinking that on day one, record how long you can hold a plank in good form. Each day thereafter, try to increase that time by 5 seconds. I’m open to suggestions, so here goes…
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1/1 Toes & Forearms: 42 painful seconds0
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1/3 Toes & Forearms: 56 seconds0
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