WORKOUT TIP: An ab exercise that more people do wrong than right is the plank. When its done incorrectly, its possible to hold a plank for quite a long time, but unfortunately it brings limited benefit. Its important that you contract your abs as much as possible in a plank, not just focus on keeping your body rigid and straight. To do this, get up onto your elbows and toes in the plank position, then rotate your hips forward (posterior tilt) and squeeze your glutes as you contract your abs. This will cause your back to curve outwards slightly. Pull your belly button in to contract your abs as hard as possible and then hold that position. Youll find this technique much more challenging and effective than the more common stiff as a board plank! – Fabian.
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:05:01 +0000