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Okay, so this exercise is called the Plank. It targets your core muscles
and also works your shoulder stabilizers.
To start with, set yourself up so your elbows are underneath your shoulders
and your toes are tucked underneath. Then pull your tummy muscles in
as tight as you can. Then you're going to push yourself up
on your toes to lift your bum in the air
and make a straight parallel plank like position.
From this position your aim is to hold
nice and still, without letting your bum sag. So keep your bum up
and hold for anything up to 60 seconds. It's very important in this position
that you don't feel your lower back. So if you feel your lower back, pull your tummy muscles in tight
and lift your bum up a little more. If you still can't get rid of the feeling in your lower back, drop to your knees
and regress to a on-knees plan version.