One of my short term fitness goals, is to increase the time that I can plank. Slowly I’ve increased the amount of time I can hold a plank. Planking is awesome and works so many muscle groups all at the same time. Always, in the first 15 seconds, I feel like I could hold the plank for days. Then after the first minute, I think I might die.
YOU WILL NOT DIE FROM PLANKING. When you think you’re about to die, hold it 10 more seconds and you’ll find that you didn’t.
So where do you start? I have found that everyone seems to have a different idea of what a plank is and what the proper form is to do it. Here’s a link that I like and agree with: How to Plank.
Planking, when done right, should hurt your entire core. It’s great for posture and strength. You can read about all the benefits: Here.
I often shake when I get close to my physical limit. Don’t let this distract you! Find a zone and forget about the time. Here’s a great visual for this month to get you from not planking at all to a 3 minute plank. I think I’m currently around 2 minutes and I will be following this to push myself to three minutes. Join my on my goal this month: Planksgiving!
