You convinced me! I’m not a plank fan, but I can do most anything for one minute. This will be my new summer challenge and we’ll see where I’m at in August! Thank you for all the great information! 😊
I was doing planks everyday until I had to stop due to sciatica. I totally agree with all you've said here and love doing planks every day. I can't wait to get back to them once recovered. Keep the fantastic content coming
@Fitnessdy at the moment I'm just don't some gentle stretches, short walks and using my massage gun twice a day. I see my Dr on Wednesday and will get a refer to physio to help me further. I need to get back to running, kettlebells and planks as I really don't like being so inactive.
That's very interesting; in what sense would it stop being effective, I wonder? I mean, I can think of longer planks being great for endurance and for more advanced people. Am I missing something? :)
@@Fitnessdy This was in Korean news. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-17pZ1158_m4.html I'm not sure of the principle behind it but it's basically saying that plank over 30 seconds or 1 minute at the most is not effective. They are saying that you should move on to moving exercise afterwards. I think you can use the translating function in youtube to understand it.
At first it was difficult..but after 1 week of regular planking for 1 min, i am able to do it upto 2min....now my next goal is to do for 3 min then 5 and then 10😊
@@Fitnessdy already bumped it up to 90 seconds . A little shaky in the arms about there but that will pass . I’m 68 almost 69 years old and restarted running after a 25 year hiatus and I really need some musculature .
Planks can definitely be tricky, especially if you’re feeling strain in your back. A couple of things can help improve your form and take the pressure off your lower back: 1. Engage your core: Focus on tightening your abs throughout the plank to keep your spine neutral and supported. 2. Check your alignment: Make sure your body forms a straight line from head to heels. Avoid letting your hips sag or rise too high. 3. Start with modified planks: Try doing planks on your knees or against a wall first, then gradually work your way up to a full plank. Lmk how your back feels when you try these adjustments!
It's a common problem; you may be leaning in front too much. Instead, try squeezing your abs, glutes and lats, driving your shoulder blades down and back. That's unless you don't have specific shoulder injuries or pain, in which case you should discuss this with a physical therapist 😃
Hey, social media titles do have to contain some sort of "hook" :) but apart from that, I try my best to offer solid info. Can you please suggest what I can improve here? Last thing I wans is to leave people feel like they've wasted their time watching? Thanks!
