Weight planks

go_adam33
go_adam33 Posts: 4 Member
edited December 20 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello,
Does anyone have any ideas on how to get a lot of weight on your back for weighted planks?

So far, I can get 120lbs on my back by doing the following.

- put 2 45lb weights on a bench then Flip them up on their side.
- Get under the weights and pin the weights to my back. Fall into a plank position
- While in a plank position, pick up 3 10lb plates off the ground and put them on top of the 45s on my back

I’ve tried
- adding a 3rd 45 but my can’t get 3 45s on to my back from the bench
- I haven’t been able to lift a 25 lb plate onto my back while already in a plank position
- I can only stack so many 10s on top of each other before it becomes unstable.

Ideas?

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  • h7463
    h7463 Posts: 626 Member
    This kind of thing should be done with a gym buddy aka spotter....unless you 're looking to pick up a major injury on the way....
    Best of luck!
  • Cahgetsfit
    Cahgetsfit Posts: 1,912 Member
    ask someone to put them on your back.
  • go_adam33
    go_adam33 Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks. I definitely have someone else help out when I can. I go to the gym at some pretty weird times so that’s not always an option.

    I’ll be careful with any new ideas but there has to be a safe way to get more weight onto your back.

    Thanks,
  • h7463
    h7463 Posts: 626 Member
    edited April 2019
    If you don't mind me asking...what exactly are you trying to accomplish, other than pile up the plates...? There are a number of (less complicated by yourself) exercises that will work the same muscles as a plank does, without the risk of injury to your hands or elbows with a hand or elbow plank. Your wrists and elbows are not really happy about supporting this kind of load.
  • Gisel2015
    Gisel2015 Posts: 4,189 Member
    Why are weights needed on your back while doing the planks? Do you realize that you are adding unnecessary strain on your arms, shoulders, wrists and hand, while should concentrate on your core?
  • go_adam33
    go_adam33 Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks for the concerns! I’ve had no issues with my elbows and shoulders with weighted planks

    I know that weighted planks are a bit controversial and a lot of people don’t see them as necessary. I’ve noticed a big improvement in my stability when holding a lot of weight (back squats). And I feel the best way to get your core used to handling heavy loads is weighted planks (vs plank variations).

    I’m not here to discuss the merits of them. I know that most disagree with me and I’m cool with that. Just looking for suggestions.

    Thanks,
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