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Have you planked today?
By workoutmommy | June 24, 2008
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Are you planking? I hope so!
Planks are a powerhouse exercise that works all of your core muscles. They can be done anywhere at anytime.
- Still in your PJ’s? Good news–planks don’t require special clothing!
- Out in your backyard with the kids? Drop down and do planks!
- At a summer barbecue with friends? Wow them with your planking skills!
Do them gang. No excuses!
Here is an excellent video clip of the various levels of planks. Have fun!
June 24th, 2008 at 6:27 am
you know what—-I WILL PLANK TODAY.
thanks for the reminder. about plankage and the fact that my Tornado might actually have fun planking with me
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June 24th, 2008 at 7:43 am
Had my pilates class last night, so I think I have my planking requirement filled for a couple days! OOOUUUCCHHH!
Planking at a BBQ? hmmm…..there’s a thought
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June 24th, 2008 at 8:13 am
I know this sounds crazy, but I love love LOVE planks! They are so great for the core and arms! The side ones are killer.
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June 24th, 2008 at 8:18 am
I used to love planks. I need to do them again- my core needs help. Going now- I can plank while the punks eat their breakfast. The video is great!
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June 24th, 2008 at 8:36 am
I haven’t, but I will now! That last one looks kinda fun (NOT!)
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June 24th, 2008 at 8:45 am
I’ll plank when I get home…the people at my office already think I’m crazy enough without walking into my cube and seeing me do that!
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June 24th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Thanks for the video. I will plank today!
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June 24th, 2008 at 9:53 am
LOVE the planking. And I always work out in my pj’s when I’m at home:)
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June 24th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Great video, I love the plank…excellent core exercise!
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June 24th, 2008 at 10:51 am
What I love about the plank is how innocuous it looks, until your whole body starts to shake and hurt…
June 24th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Getting ready to do this with Jillian in level 3 in a few days………
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June 24th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
I heart the Plank! I make my clients do lots of them in my pilates classes, ’cause I used to hate them, but they’ve made me SO STRONG! And I want my clients to FEEL THE POWER OF THE PLANK!!!!!
{Ahem} But they are really great.
June 24th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Plankies are fun and effective.
For those of us who sit a lot and have rounded shoulders try this:
As you’re doing a plank, squeeze your shoulder blades together.
Note about planks: it is very easy to overdo this one and hurt your back. If you back is ‘talking’ to you. Stop, rest, do it again.
Make sure to suck in your abs as you’re doing the exercise. That way you are working against gravity and getting a heck-of-a-workout(yes it is one word).
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June 24th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
I planked on Sunday. I’m not at the point where I enjoy them, but I am getting better at holding the pose longer!
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June 24th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
I’m not yet at the hearting of the plank but I try get it in every session. Then my trainer throws in plank plus leg raises and I would kill him if I had the energy.
But yeah, oh so good for those abs!
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June 24th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Brilliant! I will try and plank tomorrow morning, afternoon and night. I’ve never seen this before. Very cool!
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June 25th, 2008 at 7:52 am
Wow! These things are great! I was busting a sweat after 2 sets! I love them!!!!
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June 25th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
I love my planks!! They’re one of the exercises that I love to hate!
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