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Anyone do planking over a period of time, notice the benefits? I just did 15km run and sweating like fuck, the mats were empty so I thought planking, I will give it a go, I lasted 1 minute 35 seconds and was shaking uncontrollably is that normal?
I run a lot and do a two minute plank every other day as part of S&C routine.Anyone do planking over a period of time, notice the benefits? I just did 15km run and sweating like fuck, the mats were empty so I thought planking, I will give it a go, I lasted 1 minute 35 seconds and was shaking uncontrollably is that normal?
I started doing this at the end of my ab workouts. I am up to 1 minute and 40s and I have been increasing by 10seconds each time and it is very trying. I am probably going to stick at 1:40 for now until it becomes to easy then start increasing by 10 seconds again.Thanks lads, I will incorporate it into my gym workout, I was a bit shocked at the shaking as I am in reasonable shape, all part and parcel I guess, thanks once again.
Yes, much better than sit ups, crunches etc.Does it tighten the stomach muscles?
Yes, much better than sit ups, crunches etc.
Side planks are a b@stard.
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Never, ever use resistance on your abs. Why would anyone want to thicken their waist? If you cannot see your abs it isn't that they need developing, it is that you are carrying a bit of timber. The amount of fat lads I see in gyms using the weighted ab machine....I used to do 100 weighted crunches at the gym 3 times per week and didn't really notice any difference in my abdominal area.
Might have to give these a go.
Never, ever use resistance on your abs. Why would anyone want to thicken their waist? If you cannot see your abs it isn't that they need developing, it is that you are carrying a bit of timber. The amount of fat lads I see in gyms using the weighted ab machine....
Nah, not necessarily, but why would you want to thicken your waist? The aesthetic ideal is a slim waist, no? Bulking one's abs won't achieve that. A defined abdomen is more to do with bodyfat percentage than heavily developed stomach muscles. And you cannot spot reduce fat.I'm not clued up enough on the science of it, is that a bad thing?
Can it help with lower back etc? I read it works a shit ton of muscles...
how often is best to do them ?
It can help strengthen your core and also help with lower back pain. I do it 3 times per week in a core workout I do on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Having a strong core will definitely help decrease the chances of injury also when lifting heavy and a lot of people neglect their core.
They will train your pelvis, hips, abs and lower back to help you exercise more safely as you will have better balance and be more stable in most physical exercises. I have only been involved in fitness for 8 months but the first thing my PT did was work on my core before putting me onto heavier weights.Core work out? What does that consist of?
Sorry for all the questions, I’m taking on a new drumming project for the summer and think I’ll need to get as strong as poss...have really overlooked all this in the past.
I’ll look into that, thanks for the info.They will train your pelvis, hips, abs and lower back to help you exercise more safely as you will have better balance and be more stable in most physical exercises. I have only been involved in fitness for 8 months but the first thing my PT did was work on my core before putting me onto heavier weights.
I’ll look into that, thanks for the info.
I don’t want to bulk up, just need a strong back and, well everything really...