Ab Exercises: The Plank

April 11th, 2010 | by abs |
CurtisPenner asked:


For more free online exercise videos, visit http://befitandstrong.com. Don’t be fooled by this ab exercise. You may not be moving while you do it, but I guarantee your muscles will be screaming for mercy.

GARRY

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  1. 25 Responses to “Ab Exercises: The Plank”

  2. By Bluestributewastaken on Apr 13, 2010 | Reply

    ANDREAS

    It’s funny though xD

  3. By cummyCroissant on Apr 16, 2010 | Reply

    BROCK

    You got the idea, did you not, much?

  4. By Bluestributewastaken on Apr 17, 2010 | Reply

    ARMAND

    Be careful:

    “Do not raise YOU hips”

    Typo much?

  5. By cevans1995 on Apr 18, 2010 | Reply

    EUSEBIO

    like
    wise

  6. By CastorPolluxMX on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply

    COLTON

    i generally neglect my abs, but i’m starting up ab routine which includes this exercise. let me tell you, i’m going to be hurting tomorrow!

  7. By CreazaBoi on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply

    ARTHUR

    How long should you hold the position for ?
    And rest for ?
    And how many should you do ?

  8. By scarfaceXtc on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply

    DARRON

    Alright thanks ill try it.

  9. By streamleazefishhouse on Apr 26, 2010 | Reply

    CHUNG

    :s odd. Well, as your elbows will be in contact with the ground. Make sure your upper arm is completely vertical, as if your forearms arent at 90degrees with your upper arm and thus the upper arm isnt vertical it may cause strain on the join. I would try doing it on different surfaces to see if that makes a difference. When you do it try rotating your wrists to see if it makes a difference. P.S Im not a doctor or anything Im merely guessing ;)

  10. By scarfaceXtc on Apr 28, 2010 | Reply

    ANDERSON

    i would get pain in my elbows and the upper forearm.

  11. By streamleazefishhouse on Apr 28, 2010 | Reply

    BERNIE

    where does it hurt in your arms? It shouldn’t hurt your arms at all.

    most people start to shake at around 20-30seconds of holding that position and that probully the time to stop too

  12. By streamleazefishhouse on May 1, 2010 | Reply

    ALBERTO

    ow dude you clearly haven’t tried it.

  13. By blihal on May 1, 2010 | Reply

    BRYANT

    very nice

  14. By mooner0 on May 4, 2010 | Reply

    DARON

    yeah core strength is the strength of the entire abdominal wall! after all the abdominal muscle is just one large muscle. you can use different exercises to place more emphasis on a certain part, but you cannot target specific areas as there is only one muscle there! i find that the three most useful exercises are basic crunches v-vups and the plank for me these exercises fatigue my abs and build strong core strength! but play around and see what works for you!

  15. By CurtisPenner on May 5, 2010 | Reply

    EARLE

    Give it a try and find out. :-)

  16. By 2glam4aUsername on May 6, 2010 | Reply

    DEAN

    how is that an exercise?

  17. By Tempeldragen on May 8, 2010 | Reply

    FERNANDO

    Hi

    With “core strength” you mean general abdominal strength not targeting any specific area? Where is this “core strength” situated? Like “all over” the abdominal area?

    The Dragon

  18. By scarfaceXtc on May 11, 2010 | Reply

    GLENN

    When i do this exercise am i suppose to be feeling pain in my arms? Cuz otherwise i would be able to hold it longer,but its my arms that give out first.Any advice would be much appreciated.

  19. By mudguts on May 13, 2010 | Reply

    GERMAN

    straight… STRAIGHT !!!
    not that typos are that big of a deal….

  20. By budmanonetwo12 on May 13, 2010 | Reply

    ADOLPH

    Be sure to elbow bamboo stalk to strengthen the elbow bone.

  21. By D3m0n1c707 on May 15, 2010 | Reply

    DANA

    how can i increase my ability to hold the plank for a longer time. my current personal best is 11 mins and 53 secs. i hold the record at my school, but not by much and i am striding to reach 14 mins but i just cant seem to beat my record.

  22. By mooner0 on May 16, 2010 | Reply

    ALLAN

    thats because the plank can be considered an endurance exercise! if you think of it in weight lifting terms, you wouldnt do 30 mins steady state running to bulk up would you! but at the same time it is the perfect complement to the exercises you have listed below! the reverse crunch hanging leg raise and bicycle crunch may give you unrivalled definition but the plank will build incredible core strength which functionally is very important especially if you compete in any kind of sport!

  23. By isitonthereenough on May 18, 2010 | Reply

    GROVER

    Be aware, this is not a “six-pack” exercise. Its a core stability exercise which really, and i mean really helps people with bad posture (from sitting at a pc/ behind a car wheel for many years).

  24. By TYKKETYKKE on May 22, 2010 | Reply

    ALEXIS

    It’s a core exercise.

  25. By Dirtbag8888888 on May 23, 2010 | Reply

    DESMOND

    Yeah thing is, to much abs look butch on women so planks would be good for them to help strengthen the abs without causing that.

  26. By Dirtbag8888888 on May 25, 2010 | Reply

    FRANK

    really?

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