Reverse; noun Def: complete change of direction or action. This is our week to try new things! Today we'll enjoy the Reverse Plank Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you and your hands on the ground behind you, fingers pointing towards your tush. Brace yourself with your hands as you …
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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 12
TGIF! Introducing - The Standing to Plank to Crab to Standing Plank Variation Start in a standing position. Bend over at the waist and walk your arms out in front to get into a high plank (hands under shoulders, legs extended, feet hip-width apart, back straight, abs engaged). Lift your right foot off the ground, …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 11
Today we’re going to channel our inner Superhero. Are your Spidey-Senses tingling yet? Spiderman Climbers Start in a high plank (hands under shoulders, legs extended, feet hip-width apart, back straight, abs engaged). Lift your right foot off the ground, and bring your knee to the outside of your right elbow, squeezing your right obliques. …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 10
Today is a static pose, meaning, once you get in position you need to lock yourself in, breathe, and hold on for the ride! Side Cross Lay down on your left ide with your left forearm on the ground, your elbow should be directly under your shoulder, legs stacked on top of each other. Keeping …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 9
Something new for you today! Introducing the Horizontal Plank Start in a high plank (hands under shoulders, legs extended, feet hip-width apart, back straight, abs engaged). Keeping hips and core still, slowly lift your left arm straight out to side - aiming to get it to shoulder height, lower arm to start and repeat 10 …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 8
Happy Monday! Today we're going to cover some ground with our plank. Walking Planks Start in a high plank. Press your feet, knees, and thighs together. Draw your shoulders down away from your ears and engage your shoulder blades so they are slightly pulling toward each other. Lift your belly up nice and tight. Keep …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 7
Today is a combo platter! Have fun with the Inchworm to Dolphin Plank Start in a standing position Hinge at the waist – try and keep your legs as straight as possible Walk your hands out in front of you until you are in a plank Press your hips up high so you are in …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 6
We’re going sideways today! Here’s how to do a Side Plank Touch: Start on your left side in a side plank position with your right elbow below your shoulder and your body in a straight line from head to heels. Without letting your hips sag, twist your torso as you bring your right elbow towards …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 5
Inchworm to Plank This variation of a plank is a full body exercise that helps build strength and flexibility. Always hinge at your hips and focus on NEVER letting your knees bend! It’s going to give you a great hamstring stretch too! Start in a standing position Hinge at the waist – try and keep …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 4
Today we’re doing a plank that will require you to brace your core to maintain balance as you focus on an extension. Deep breath and here we go! Alternating Reach Plank Start in a high or low plank Press your feet, knees, and thighs together Draw your shoulders down away from your ears and engage …