I HATE PLANKS (and why you should too)
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Date: 2022-04-22
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Comments and reviews: 10
Yuppi
That's me! The 1% it helps! I had such imbalance in the core on both sides, front and back, as well as left and right, and my ab workout was always leaning towards one side and bad form, but plank helped getting some muscles in the lower abdomen and sides to be able to perform some basic exercises. And the upper body was also imbalanced so that doing pushups was more of a laughing matter than effective balanced exercise in my case. And doing them was difficult to begin with.
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That's me! The 1% it helps! I had such imbalance in the core on both sides, front and back, as well as left and right, and my ab workout was always leaning towards one side and bad form, but plank helped getting some muscles in the lower abdomen and sides to be able to perform some basic exercises. And the upper body was also imbalanced so that doing pushups was more of a laughing matter than effective balanced exercise in my case. And doing them was difficult to begin with.
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Depresso
I'm a total beginner that's been neglecting his body for the last 9 years. Normal planks are still a challenge for me, especially when incorporated into regular workout with V sit-ups, push-ups, and all that jazz.
I've started doing twist planks now, though. The increase in challenge is enormous, but it's feeling pretty good and I can already see results.
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I'm a total beginner that's been neglecting his body for the last 9 years. Normal planks are still a challenge for me, especially when incorporated into regular workout with V sit-ups, push-ups, and all that jazz.
I've started doing twist planks now, though. The increase in challenge is enormous, but it's feeling pretty good and I can already see results.
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Maria
I find it dangerous because what if you break your wrists, or fore arms, toes and most of all your back? It's very hard to balance and strains the back. I guess I'm scared because I don't know who are rightful and suitable for this type of exercise and what are the good options if planking is not suitable for certain people. I hope you would enlighten me.
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I find it dangerous because what if you break your wrists, or fore arms, toes and most of all your back? It's very hard to balance and strains the back. I guess I'm scared because I don't know who are rightful and suitable for this type of exercise and what are the good options if planking is not suitable for certain people. I hope you would enlighten me.
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Justin
Thanks, I've never had trouble with planks and was always confused (I think I'm 'lucky' my body is just built for the standard one with my shortness. This video explains a lot. I went to PT for an IT/quad lateralis injury as well, and I wish I had known to ask for some of these harder/more efficient exercises.
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Thanks, I've never had trouble with planks and was always confused (I think I'm 'lucky' my body is just built for the standard one with my shortness. This video explains a lot. I went to PT for an IT/quad lateralis injury as well, and I wish I had known to ask for some of these harder/more efficient exercises.
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Elizabeth
You need to take all levels into account if you're going to make a blanket statement like this. Planks are excellent for the core, and variations of the plank can be amazing for the abs. What you're doing is basically such a variation.
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You need to take all levels into account if you're going to make a blanket statement like this. Planks are excellent for the core, and variations of the plank can be amazing for the abs. What you're doing is basically such a variation.
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Nathan
I wouldn't do these modifications like he is saying. You can end up causing more issues than you expect. Plus if you want to look like this guy just shoot up some juice like him and you'll get shredded just sitting on the couch.
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I wouldn't do these modifications like he is saying. You can end up causing more issues than you expect. Plus if you want to look like this guy just shoot up some juice like him and you'll get shredded just sitting on the couch.
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Johnny
But I -can't- handle the plank (yet. But once I do master them, I'll come back to this video. Nah, screw that: I'll integrate some of these moves as well. Why always be static? That's B-O-R-R-R-I-N-G!
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But I -can't- handle the plank (yet. But once I do master them, I'll come back to this video. Nah, screw that: I'll integrate some of these moves as well. Why always be static? That's B-O-R-R-R-I-N-G!
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Dennis
I think those of us that haven't move around for decades should start with the fix planks and move up slowly to static planks. Otherwise, we are going spend money on the orthopedic doctor.
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I think those of us that haven't move around for decades should start with the fix planks and move up slowly to static planks. Otherwise, we are going spend money on the orthopedic doctor.
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The
Functional strength is not about six packs. And planks should not be an endurance exercise for minutes, but rather short burst of maximum effort. A few reps of about 10-15 seconds.
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Functional strength is not about six packs. And planks should not be an endurance exercise for minutes, but rather short burst of maximum effort. A few reps of about 10-15 seconds.
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Vish
If you think planks are too easy,
Just do the plank after your workout when you are totally fatigued.
It becomes a lot more difficult that way and more effective too.
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If you think planks are too easy,
Just do the plank after your workout when you are totally fatigued.
It becomes a lot more difficult that way and more effective too.
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