I love plank….ever try side plank? It’s where you turn onto your side and stack your feet on top of each other and support yourself with the arm whose side you are on…so if you’re on your right side, you support yourself with your right arm. Your body is supposed to be off the floor during this exercise.

I started doing planks as part of a boot camp and it was a sure way to rest a bit and beneficial in building up strength in your core.

The plank is great for the upper body too!

I love the plank and I found that you can mix it up with different moves to strengthen and tone

So good for you! Amazing how hard it is to hold.

I do planks on my elbows on a BOSO (upside down) for instability. I have seen some great results as a result. You will definitely feel the burn!

I really like the plank. It has helped me to improve my stamina and given strength to my entire core.

I’ve never done yoga, so I have no idea what “the plank”, is. I’ll look it up, & give it a try.

Thanks for the suggestions. I’ve been looking for a bit of consistent work and plank is it.

Love, love, love it! This is a great excercise!

I do the plank 3 times a week, along with some other strengthening exercises. All I know is I am 52 and don’t have any back pain or those little aches and pains that get you later.

Wow…I really liked it

I tried this excercise this morning and I must admit my core muscles are feeling it!!! I had no problems doing this excercise, therefore it’s a must add it to my excercise regimen.

I have back problems this one helped me work on my core

Awesome!

The plank rocks! I can really feel it in my abs and legs!

I love plank too! For extra stbility training, try it on a balance ball! Whew! Feel the burn in those abs!

If you are having a tough time with plank, try to do it on your knees. If you have bad knees, you can put a pillow or cushion under them. Try to keep your behind as far down to the floor as possible. Keep your abs tight. You can also make it a little harder by going on your elbows. Try to keep your middle section as tight as possible to prevent yourself from sinking. Listen to your body and do only what it tells you is possible for you right now. Working your way up to a full plank pose takes time and patience. If you tend to carry a lot of your weight in your middle section, plank can be difficult at first. This, however, can be real motivation for keeping up with your practice of plank pose, as it will dwindle down that mid-section and keep your entire core strong stabilizing your entire body.