The abdominal plank exercise helps to tone the core, and whose implementation is within the reach of anyone, let’s see how it is done correctly.
It is worth clarifying anyway that this does not mean that it is an exercise only for novices, on the contrary.
Extending the time in which they hold the position can achieve a much greater effort in the area.
Let’s see below how the plank and the side plate should be performed this exercise in the correct way.
HOW TO MAKE THE ABDOMINAL PLANK CORRECTLY?
- Lie down with your belly on the floor.
- Place your forearms perpendicular to the floor.
- Your arms, feet, and knees should remain shoulder-width.
- Making sure to keep your spine straight, lift your pelvis, and extend your legs without locking your knees.
- It contracts the core and abdominal muscles as if it is about to receive a blow to the stomach.
- Hold this position for a few seconds and then go back down.
TIPS FOR PERFORMING THE ABDOMINAL PLANK
Don’t let your hip drop. Stay firm, until you meet the exercise time.
If you are a beginner, start by holding the tension for 10 seconds and try to increase a few seconds each week.
This exercise exercises the rectus abdomen, ilius and psoas muscles, and internal and external obliques.
Having toned abs helps the lumbar muscles keep the spine in proper position. So, if you usually have pain in your lower back, proper abdominal training can help eliminate that pain.