Super fun plank exercises work core muscles, the same muscles also used for dancing and super cool yoga. These muscles support flexibility and stabilize the spine.
Core muscles include:
- Rectus abdominis (referred to as “abs”).
- Obliques (along the side of the abdomen).
- Transversus abdominis (a deep abdominal muscle that wraps around your sides and spine).
“Plank exercises generally strengthen the ability to brace the abdominals,” “Planks can also activate other related muscles, such as your glutes (muscles in your buttocks), hamstrings (muscles in the backs of your thighs) and lower back.”
How to do a plank
To do a traditional high plank, get in a pushup position and hold, with your body lifted off the ground. For proper form, make sure your:
- Elbows are directly underneath your shoulders.
- Glutes are engaged — slightly tilt your pelvis forward.
- Core is tight. Hold in your belly muscles.
Benefits of Plank Fitness:
- Planks are one of the best core exercises
- Planks will improve posture
- Planks improve flexibility
- Planking will improve metabolism
Planks are super cool fitness routine!
