PLANK: Tummy relaxed or sucked in ?

donyellemoniquex3
donyellemoniquex3 Posts: 2,384 Member
edited February 15 in Fitness and Exercise
So, recently discovered I can do an actual plank transferring from Downward dog. Can't do an actual push up quite yet (I can half 455 it) But should you tummy be sucked or relaxed ?

BTW, my time is 10 seconds for a plank, 30-60 seconds for downward dog depending on the day and whether I'm just doing it for fun or workout)

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  • 33Freya
    33Freya Posts: 468 Member
    Sucked in or properly said: keep the abs "activated" ;)
  • Amandawith3kids
    Amandawith3kids Posts: 367 Member
    if you are doing it right, they will be tight. your whole core will be.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    sucked in. that also helps to make sure you dont end up dipping in the lower back
  • RunMyOregonBunsOff
    RunMyOregonBunsOff Posts: 862 Member
    I would say flexed or engaged instead of sucked in.
  • KBjimAZ
    KBjimAZ Posts: 369 Member
    I would say flexed or engaged instead of sucked in.

    This.
    You never want to "suck in".
    Picture your automatic reaction to someone poking your belly.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    You cannot do a plan with a relaxed tummy, the whole point of the plan is to work the core.
  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
    If it is a yoga movement, as you say from downward dog to plank, then the tummy is sucked in and the pelvic floor is engaged; breathing into the upper chest rather than the belly.

    If you look toward your feet for a moment while in plank, that will lift your pelvis and you should feel your core more engaged.
  • EternalDecadence
    EternalDecadence Posts: 445 Member
    I would say flexed or engaged instead of sucked in.

    This.
    You never want to "suck in".
    Picture your automatic reaction to someone poking your belly.
    Awesome visual, great advice
  • GeminiFitness1
    GeminiFitness1 Posts: 63 Member
    Keep your abs in and your glutes tight throughout the set. Side planks are good as well.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I would say flexed or engaged instead of sucked in.

    engaged.

    definitely this.
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