3 Planking Techniques For A Flat Stomach, Toned Arms and Hips Of Your Dreams

Jun 05, 2018 by apost team

With so much pressure in society today to have a fit body, it is no wonder that so many people daydream about having the perfect body that is not just beautiful on the outside but ultra-healthy. The problem is that putting enough time into creating this masterpiece more than likely takes more gym time than you can find in your daily schedule. Even the convenience of working out at home doesn’t ensure that the right amount of time is spent exercising to attain this level of fitness. But, you can probably find about five minutes a day to get some results that you can actually see. Simply warm up and practice the plank position.

What are the benefits of the Plank Technique?

Planking will not only strengthen your core and give you the definition you are looking for in your mid-region, but it will also benefit you in the following ways:

• Develop healthy back muscles
• Define and tone the buttocks
• Create greater stamina
• Make wrists stronger
• Alleviate arm flab
• Strengthen triceps and neck muscles

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In order to get your body in tune to the planking routine, you must always first warm up your muscles to get your blood flowing and give them some stretching to avoid pulling a muscle in such a way as to injure yourself, so warming up is essential. Perform the elbow plank by leaning on both elbows while in a plank position. Then, gently push your stomach area forward and up, keeping your belly from sagging. Practice holding this position for as long as possible.

1. Raised Leg
This involves standing in the same plank position as the warm up, but now you are lifting your hips slightly. Once in this position, you first raise your right leg for approximately 30 seconds as high as you can, then you follow this with the same for the left leg.

2. Hand to Elbow
Get in the plank position first, assume a position on each elbow, then return to the first plank stance. This should last for at least 30 seconds.

3. Hip Raise
Go into the elbow plank then elevate your hips while bringing your stomach inward and upward. Stay like this for approximately 20-30 seconds, return then to the elbow plank position. The alternative position for the hip raise is to plank while leaning on your knees.

Set your goal each day to perform this three easy planking techniques and comment on your results with people looking for motivation to try it on their own. Be the catalyst in someone else’s dreams and describe how it has changed your life!

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!