4 Plank Exercises to Work Your Core

4 Planks to Work Your Core

March 17, 2009

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by POPSUGAR Fitness 3

Planks are always more challenging than they look, and that is just one reason why I love them. They work wonders for your core as well as your shoulders and require no equipment at all. With planks, it's easy to track your progress; the stronger you become, the longer you'll be able to hold the positions. Start by holding your plank for at least 30 seconds and add on in five- to 10-second increments to keep challenging yourself. Here are four planks to mix up your routine!

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3 Comments

walterjadamson 4 years 9 weeks

These are 4 great variations, they look so easy but are difficult to do well and with good technique. My tips are try with feet on a vibragym, same routines. Try the donkey kick with arms on a BOSU ball, moving up and down in pushup style synchronized with the kicks. Try the static "plank on elbows" and rotate the elbows out and up to shoulder height 5 one side 5 the other until you reach your limit. I do various of these various nights of the week at gym. Usually few others are doing planks but they really build your core strength over time. @dawnweslept

wickedlanie 4 years 9 weeks

I'm still struggling with doing a basic plank. I'm getting better at it though! Thanks for some variations. I will definitely try these once I get better.