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Sick of holding a plank in a static position? Why don’t you try one of these dynamic plank variations? Exercising with your own bodyweight is a lot of fun and gets you in great shape.
What is a forearm plank?
The plank is an exercise that uses your own bodyweight. It specifically trains your abs and core muscles. In a plank, get on all fours with your forearms on the mat parallel to each other. Your fingers are pointing slightly inward; stretch your legs out straight behind you. Keep your legs and upper body in a straight line, your head bent down at a slight angle, as an extension of your spine. Hold this position for several seconds or even minutes if you prefer. Watch this video to see how to do a plank right:
What are dynamic planks?
In this version of the plank, you’re not just holding a plank, you’re actually moving. All of these exercises are plank-based movements and they give the rest of the muscles in your body some extra work as well. Yes, they’re still going to give you a strong core and those sexy abs, but perhaps they’ll seem a little less tedious than trying not to move like in a regular plank.
9 DYNAMIC PLANK VARIATIONS YOU’VE GOT TO TRY:
1. Plank to down dog
This plank variation is perfect…