Planking can be seen as the cornerstone of any fitness journey, engaging your core muscles to build a strong fortress around all areas of your body. Working with each breath and motion, planks help promote improved posture and flexibility while also reducing back pain – thus protecting you from injuries related to weak cores or poor habits. And if that wasn’t enough hooraying already: plankers may potentially witness weight loss in addition! So get ready for serious strengthening benefits because this is one exercise trend no-one should miss out on; an essential element for every health enthusiast’s success story…
The Side Plank With Row (SPR) is an innovative way to challenge your core muscles, build strength and stability, and increase your overall fitness. By starting in the standard plank position — heels to head in a straight line with abs braced and tailbone tucked under — you’ll ensure proper form for this dynamic movement….
Have you ever wanted to be able to move with the strength and agility of a mountain lion, without fear of shoulder injuries? Then Side Plank Wall-Slides With Arm Abduction (SPWA) is just what you need! This exercise helps build core stability, scapular movement, upper body movements and strengthens the muscles that attach your chest…
Side Plank Wall-Slides are like a powerful, invisible armada that sets sail in the evening. The walls are your warships and you are the captain, maneuvering them deep into enemy territory to strengthen your shoulders, core muscles, and stability. Your arms extend out in front of you as if they were cannons firing off rounds…
Ah, the Side Plank (SP). A move so simple, yet so powerful. It is intended to diagnose your core strength and stability as you engage your entire body in one single movement – from head to heels! SPs can be done with elbow and forearm variations for those looking to add a little difficulty or…
The Hinge to Side Plank (HSP) is an incredibly effective exercise for strengthening your core, engaging your hamstrings and obliques, and providing support for the upper body. It’s easy to adjust to different levels of fitness, from beginner to advanced athletes. This challenging yet rewarding exercise targets not only your abs but also strengthens your…
Incorporating side planks with elevated feet into your workout routine is a powerful way to enhance core strength and stability. This variation of the traditional side plank adds an extra challenge, targeting not only the obliques but also the shoulders, glutes, and hips. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced fitness enthusiast, this exercise can…
For those of you looking to add some variety and challenge to your core workout, the Plank Arm March (PAM) is here to rise to the occasion. By holding the position for prolonged periods and engaging your abs, glutes, obliques, and other muscles during each rep, this exercise provides numerous benefits for your health and…
This core exercise targets your lower back muscles, abs and obliques. Additional muscles activated are the glutes, arms, and outer thighs. The Single-Leg Plank Exercise instructional video. 1. Lock your ribs down with your abs. 2. Tuck your tailbone between your knees. 3. Do not let your lower back sag. 4. Move your arms…
The single-arm plank is a highly effective core exercise that not only engages the abdominal muscles but also improves balance, stability, and strength in the shoulders, back, and hips. This one-arm plank challenges your entire body, forcing it to stabilize itself against gravity in an asymmetrical position. Below, we’ll break down the benefits, proper form,…
This core exercise targets your lower back muscles, abs, obliques, traps, lats, pecs, and deltoids. The Salute Plank Exercise instructional video. 1. Lock your ribs down with your abs. 2. Tuck your tailbone between your knees. 3. Do not let your lower back sag. 4. Move your arms alternately without arching your back, flaring…