Steve's PT Session - The Plank

Steven Holmes, Personal Training, demonstrates one of the best Ab Exercises Ever!

Ranked number 4 in terms of overall effectiveness for the oblique muscle group, this exercise not only works your abdominal muscles, but also works on the whole core! It beats the traditional ab crunch, which ranks as number 11!

1
Start by lying face down on the ground

2
Place your elbows and forearms underneath your chest, with your elbows lined up with your shoulders

3
Prop yourself up to form a bridge using your toes and forearms

4
Maintain a flat back with your hips in line with your shoulders. Do not allow your hips to sag towards the ground.

Hold this position focusing on tightening your abs - trying to pull them up toward your spine - until you can no longer maintain a flat bridge.

For beginners, start with a hold for 10 seconds, gradually increasing to 60 seconds.

Repeat 3-4 times.

Quick Tip!

It is really important to remember to breath whilst holding the position!

Steven Holmes Steven Holmes

Share This!

Stability Ball Workouts - Lower Back

Stability Ball Workouts - Lower Back

Ann´s been away for a while, but is back with a vengeance to continue her series of stability... Read On

Who Has Heard of Q10?

Who Has Heard of Q10?

No, this is nothing about snooker cues, or a queue of people! Its is actually about a very important enzyme... Read On

Rugby - Is Your Child Ready for this Winter Contact Sport?

Rugby - Is Your Child Ready for this Winter Contact Sport?

A fractured wrist and dislocated neck were just two of the horrific injuries... Read On

Are You Training for the Marathon? Top Tips for Shin Splints

Are You Training for the Marathon? Top Tips for Shin Splints

The term ‘shin splint’ is quite wide-ranging. It deals while a whole... Read On