I’m a big fan of plank variations for trunk stabilization or ‘core strength’ ~ not a big fan of that word. As a NYC personal trainer I’m always looking for
simple yet effective exercises to add to my fitness tool box. This is one of those that can really demolish your trunk and best of all can be done anywhere. You don’t need weights or special equipment, all you need is a strong ‘core’.
Full Plank
How to:
Simply lock your hands into a stationary object then walk your feet slowly back. Once you hit the end range of motion start to lower your hips down as far as you can and hold the bottom position for 3+ seconds and repeat for 3+ reps.
Modifications:
- Initially you’ll want to start a bit higher and work your way down.
- To help stabilize yourself, you can put a heavy object (45lb or 100lb plate) to hold your feet in place.
Note~ I would also try to find a ‘sticky’ surface otherwise you’re going to do this:
‘Train hard, train smart’