This week’s exercise is Plank pose. Plank pose is a yoga pose but has now become mainstream and used in lot’s of workouts. This exercise works many muscles all at the same time such as:
Abdominal, lower and upper back, chest, shoulders, neck, glutes, thighs, and calves. Wow! Not many exercises can make that claim.
1.Begin on your hands in knees in a Table Pose, which means line your hands up under the shoulders and shoulder width apart. Line your knees up directly under your hips and hip width apart.
2.Take your right leg straight out behind you, toes touching the floor.
3.Take your left leg straight out behind you, toes touching the floor.
4.Engage your core and lower your butt so that you are in a straight line.
5.Your arms remain in the starting position, however now the muscles are engaged to help you hold the pose.
6.Do not rest all your weight on your arms. Distribute your weight evenly, engage legs and butt muscles.
7.Draw your navel towards your spine, engaging the core muscles. Don’t hold your breath.
8.Hold for 5 breaths if you can. This is not an easy pose so start where you can and work up to 8 full breaths.
Enjoy!
