WORKOUT: PLANK IT!

Whether you want to move and feel better, lift heavy stuff, run faster, dance better, or have better posture – YOU NEED A STRONG CORE. One of the most efficient exercises to get a strong core is the plank and all its variations. So you should go ahead and PLANK IT!

If DEVO wrote fitness music, their big hit would have been PLANK IT! Why? Because Planks are a great exercise to do about anywhere. The only equipment needed is your body and the floor. It is easy to modify by elevating your plank by using a chair or even the wall. Plus, there are a ton of variations.

So go ahead and PLANK IT! PLANK IT GOOD!

PLANK IT WORKOUT- INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

ROUND 1: PLANK HOLDS

2 X – Hold each plank variation for as long as possible. Rest 60 seconds between plank variations next plank variation. Second time try to beat your previous time.

1A PLANK

2A SIDE PLANK– Right

2B SIDE PLANK– Right

REST 90 Seconds

ROUND 2: MOVING PLANKS

3 X 12– Rest 30 seconds between exercises. Between sets rest 90 seconds.

1 SHOULDER TAPS (or PUSH UPS)

2 PLANK JACKS

3 PLANK OPPOSITIONAL REACH

REST 90 Seconds

ROUND 3: PLANK HIIT

4 MINUTES – During the work portion try to keep the intensity up. Work for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds. REPEAT till 4 minutes is completed.

40 Sec Work: Burpees, Mountain Climbers, Plank Jacks or other moving plank variation

20 Sec Rest