Circuit Training Week 2

Exercise 2: The Plank

Muscle Group: Abdominals (core), Lower Back

Instruction:

1. Get down into a press-up position, but instead of placing your hands on the floor, rest your body on your elbows and forearms instead. (see diagram)

2. Hold your body up, so it is suspended between only two points of contact, your forearms – and your toes.

3. Keep your back deadly straight and your head looking forward – you are now in the plank position.

Again, a set is measured in time, holding the ‘plank’ for 30-90 seconds, depending on ability.

Recommended Split: 3 sets, 45 Secs rest in-between sets.

Beginners:

30 Secs – Plank

Intermediate:

45 Secs – Plank

Advanced:

60 Secs – Plank