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CAWhen you think of core exercises, planks are one of the first that come to mind - they’re also one of the most commonly messed up.
Here’s how I teach them:
The position is straightforward - on your toes and elbows, hold your body in a straight line. You can also go on your hands, raise your feet on a bench, or lift any number of limbs to make it more challenging.
The one constant, though, is holding a straight line - head, shoulders, hips, and heels all lined up. This is the tough part when you’re learning since you’re staring at the floor during a plank and can’t see what your body is doing.
This requires body awareness, and there’s two simple ways to get better at it - lots of practice, and watching your form - either in a mirror or from a video you record of yourself.
When I train clients, the biggest improvement comes from making that connection between what they see and what they feel. You might not notice your back is rounded or your hips are sagging during the plank, but you’ll definitely notice when you watch the video back.
So the next time you’re practicing planks, set up a tripod or ask someone to film your form - it could be the missing feedback to help you get better.
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