Questions tagged [planks]

http://www.eatmoveimprove.com/2012/05/prilepin-tables-for-bodyweight-strength-isometric-and-eccentric-exercises/ Using this article as my guide, I should repeat the plank for 6 times as I can only hold it for about 6s. However, should I do 2 or more…

I have a weak core. I sit at a pc all day. I have lordotic posture. My belly distends. So I started to do planks. I haven't done any core exercises in months. The first planks I did were 3 reps of 60 s planks with 3 min pauses. I felt this was easy.…

How does the dynamic version of an exercise compare with the static version? For example, in the case of the side plank, how results would differ between the two? Is this just a question of personal preference?

I am trying to achieve a side star elbow plank. I am quite adept at the regular elbow plank (5 mins) and side planks (1.5 minutes). However, I can not even hold a side star plank for 10 seconds. It is physically almost impossible to keep my leg up…