Joe.Muscle
Active Member
Ok guys so I was just reading my mensfitness this month and it was talking about core work and the exercise called the plank. Well for those that have never done it its a lot tougher than it looks.
Anyway they said something along the lines of if you can hold it for 30 seconds your are a beginner 1:30 seconds you are doing well and 2 minutes or better you have a great core.
I just did it and I did 2 minutes. It was hard as hell and I might could of gone 15 more seconds but I was runnign out of gas!
Lets have a fun challenge.
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Joe.Muscle 2 minute plank!
How to:
The plank exercise ranked number 10 in the ACE study and is a great way to build endurance in both the abs and back, as well as stabilizer muscles. To do it right:
1. Lie face down on mat resting on the forearms, palms flat on the floor.
2. Push off the floor, raising up onto toes and resting on the elbows.
3. Keep your back flat, in a straight line from head to heels.
4. Tilt your pelvis and contract your abdominals to prevent your rear end from sticking up in the air.
Anyway they said something along the lines of if you can hold it for 30 seconds your are a beginner 1:30 seconds you are doing well and 2 minutes or better you have a great core.
I just did it and I did 2 minutes. It was hard as hell and I might could of gone 15 more seconds but I was runnign out of gas!
Lets have a fun challenge.
I went first
Joe.Muscle 2 minute plank!
How to:
The plank exercise ranked number 10 in the ACE study and is a great way to build endurance in both the abs and back, as well as stabilizer muscles. To do it right:
1. Lie face down on mat resting on the forearms, palms flat on the floor.
2. Push off the floor, raising up onto toes and resting on the elbows.
3. Keep your back flat, in a straight line from head to heels.
4. Tilt your pelvis and contract your abdominals to prevent your rear end from sticking up in the air.