How to Make Plank Exercises Not Suck

The plank is a fantastic exercise for building a stronger core and abs; just as long as it doesn't suck which it often can.
Sample plank-based ab micro workout:
- Bear plank (with knees 1" off the ground) for 20s
- Lying leg raises 10-15 reps
- Stretch plank for 10-15s
- Lying leg raises for 8-10 reps
Repeat for 3-4 rounds.
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[@JensMHA]

"How to Make Plank Exercises Not Suck", I have taken care of that, by not doing them... 😀

[@perotal]

Comedian in the house

[@tomdownes319]

The end of video, the checklist reads 'Anterior tilt'. You want a posterior pelvic tilt/hollow body position... correct?

[@RedDeltaProject]

Good catch, yes you're right.

[@wesleyangel777]

Great points, Matt. I have always practiced self-loathing by getting into the plank position and trying to pull the floor together beneath me (hands toward hips and feet toward the abs).

[@DanielDeMontreal]

I never do planks. Hollow body holds are so much safer.

[@roamingtortoise519]

In my college weightlifting class we had a plank competition and I beat everyone in the class holding it for over 12 minutes

[@PullupDip]

the video everyone needs who really think they're plank heroes 😀

[@GYMETRIUS]

Awesome video, Matt! As a natural guy with visible ab definition at 5'8" & 190lbs, I completely agree.

[@cithr0963]

First time noticing the Katana! You must be keeping it so you can disembowel yourself after failing a set. Truly, I've ways to go in the ways of resistance training.

[@cjdeas1528]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks, Matt!

[@BluBlu111]

I'll be trying this tomorrow 😊😸

[@michaellopez5996]

Thanks alot man. I needed that. God bless.

[@adnanbosnian5051]

Hey Matt! Thank you, Matt.

[@fiercebone825]

Solid points.

[@grant178]

Much needed one!

[@christopherbloor3901]

I just squeeze my glutes together, this engages and keeps the abs and back in line and tenses the lower back, so increases muscle tension throughout the body, and decreases the focused pressure on the lower back.

[@MrCdrant]

Squeezing the glutes doesn't change the load on the psoas. In fact, it may put you further into hip extension lengthening the psoas, likely putting more tension on it.