The Plank is a tremendous isometric exercise (meaning no movement). This exercise works your core muscles and stabilizing muscles. Try to hold this one as long as you can. If you want more motivation, think of a table saw beneath your belly that is running and you need to keep yourself up off of it! We can usually hold it for 10-20 more seconds when we use this imagery.
- Begin in a pushup position on the ball except with only one arm.
- Keep your ankles, hips and shoulders in a straight line by squeezing your middle.
- Hold.
- Breathe naturally.
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Here are Two More Great Bodyweight Exercise Resources We Use and Recommend...
If you want ready-made workouts, Annmarie and I highly recommend checking out the Body Weight Fitness - Online Training Resource, which is part of the WorkoutPass Network - Click Here
If you want visual instruction (which many people can benefit from) on how to do many of these exercises and more, please check out Steve Cotter's incredible bodyweight exercise 3 DVD set. Click here for more information.
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