Core Stabiliy Planks

Hi guys, any help is much appreicated.

I'm looking to advance my planks and side planks. I was thinking of putting 2.5 - 5 kg plates on my back while performing these. Is this a wise thing to do ? I can perfrom planks for way too long 2 mins +.
 
I'm with you. Because of my knee surgery I spent a lot of time doing core work and now I can do any core exercise to infinity and nothing phases me. I've never thought about the weighted planks though so I'll give that a try. Thanks
 
planks rule ! mabie a weighted vest if you dont have a partner to put a plate on your back ? would elevated arms or feet make it harder ? (not at the same time lol)

ab rollouts murder my core
 
Leeroy..perform this test and respond back with how you did...


Core Muscle Strength & Stability Test

Position the watch on the ground where you can easily see it
Assume the basic press up position (elbows on the ground)
Hold this position for 60 seconds
Lift your right arm off the ground
Hold this position for 15 seconds
Return your right arm to the ground and lift the left arm off the ground
Hold this position for 15 seconds
Return your left arm to the ground and lift the right leg off the ground
Hold this position for 15 seconds
Return your right leg to the ground and lift the left leg off the ground
Hold this position for 15 seconds
Lift your left leg and right arm off the ground
Hold this position for 15 seconds
Return you left leg and right arm to the ground
Lift your right leg and left arm off the ground
Hold this position for 15 seconds
Return to the basic press up position (elbows on the ground)
Hold this position for 30 seconds
 
I do a cardio class most Saturdays and the trainer says if you want to make them a harder, try it in the starting press up position first. If this gets too easy go into the half press up position and then do the stuff posted above, only with 1 hand etc...
 
Along with adding weight, raising arms/legs etc., try using a BOSU trainer as your arm or foot platform (or both). Also, try using a swiss ball as your arm platform with your feet on a bench. The reduced stability will further challenge the synergists in your core.
 
Yeah I tend to agree with adler1983... make things more unstable and you should be good.

Good one with the stability ball!
 
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