May Challenge – 2 Minute Plank in 30 Days!
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Option 1 – Plank on a Bench
Setup
Begin standing with your hands resting on a table.
Movement
Lean onto the table with both hands as you keep your elbows straight and walk your feet backward into a plank position. Hold this position.
Tip
Make sure to keep your back straight and maintain a gentle chin tuck during the exercise.
Option 2 – Plank on Knees
Setup
Begin lying on your front, propped up on your elbows.
Movement
Engage your abdominal muscles and lift your hips up into a plank position, keeping your elbows directly under your shoulders. Hold this position.
Tip
Make sure to keep your back straight and maintain a gentle chin tuck during the exercise.
Option 3 – Standard Plank
Setup
Begin lying on your front, propped up on your elbows.
Movement
Engage your abdominal muscles and lift your hips and legs up into a plank position, keeping your elbows directly under your shoulders. Hold this position.
Tip
Make sure to keep your back straight and maintain a gentle chin tuck during the exercise.
Option 4 – Plank on One Leg
Setup
Begin on all fours.
Movement
Move your body forward into a plank position, with your elbows on the ground.
Maintaining this position, lift one foot straight backward off the floor, then hold.
Tip
Make sure to keep your back straight and core engaged. Do not let your hips rotate to either side as you lift your legs.
