General Plank
General Plank is a classic exercise that strengthens your body from head to toe. In particular, the plank helps strengthen your core muscles, including your abdominals and lower back.
INTERMEDIATE
Plank Pikes
Plank pikes work your core, engage your chest and shoulders, and feel a stretch through your hamstrings and calves.
Instructions
- Start in a plank position, resting on your elbows directly below your shoulders, with your feet hip-width apart. Make sure your body is in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to ankles.
- Squeeze your abs and lift your hips into the air as high as you can, stopping at the top for a moment before returning to the starting position.
Tips
- Never let your backspin.
- Tighten your abs and glutes to maintain stability throughout the exercise.
- Press down hard with your forearms to force your abs to work harder.
Alternative Exercises
V-Up
V-Up is an effective core exercise that targets your abdominal muscles as well as your glutes and hip flexors. By activating your rectus abdominis, V-ups allow you to build core strength.
Reverse Crunch
Reverse Crunch is a challenging core exercise that primarily targets your rectus abdominis. It's a simple and easy-to-do exercise that you can pick up in minutes and is great for beginners and fitness enthusiasts alike.
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