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How To Hold a Plank for 5 Minutes
I’ve had 70-year-old clients pull this off using 3 key cues.
There’s a reason the plank is a household name among athletes and weekend warriors alike. It’s the quintessential core exercise that challenges the body and mind like no other. Due to its great accessibility and effectiveness, it should be one of the go-to movements to master for those who haven’t already. There’s one problem, however. Many of us aren't planking to our full potential. As a kinesiologist, I rarely see this exercise being done right on the first go.
The issue with the plank is that it appears to be simple and mindless, yet there’s much more going on than meets the eye. The way you shift your hips or compress your diaphragm can have a huge impact on your ability to hold this position safely and effectively. Today I want to go over the 3 cues that I see nearly everyone getting wrong. If you can fix these and commit to training the plank consistently, there’s no reason why you can’t get up to a 5-minute hold!
Your mind will be blown at how fit you really are!
The 3 Cues That Will Change the Way You Plank
Before we dive in, I want to provide a few disclaimers. First of all, please ensure you’re safe to proceed with the front plank exercise if…
