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Which excercises for arms to perform plank better?

xveer22
xveer22 Posts: 93 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
When I'm planking, I can't keep it up after a while. This is not because my abs can't take it anymore, but because my arms get so tired of holding myself up. Which excercises/muscles can you do/train best to train to keep a plank up longer?

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  • bugaboo_sue
    bugaboo_sue Posts: 552 Member
    You know you can plank from your elbows too. I actually think the elbow plank is more effective.

    ^^ I completely agree with this one.

    I have never done anything but elbow planks and I definitely feel it the next day.
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  • Sam_I_Am77
    Sam_I_Am77 Posts: 2,093 Member
    Planks from your elbows are very effective and are a good starting point if you can't effectively do other planks. Set small goals with the plank. Do like 2 to 3 sets at 20-secs and when you can do that then do 30-secs, then 40-sec's and so on.

    An effective training program should involve resistance training for upper and lower body muscle groups, make sure you find something effective whether it is Starting STrength, StrongLifts, New Rules, etc.
  • release_the_kraken
    release_the_kraken Posts: 304 Member
    If your arms are getting tired something is not right.

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