[ncuneo]

Wow I did planks for the first time today and all I can say is wow. I'm excited though, I think I may see some real improvement in my belly with these in addition to my cardio!

[seagirl]

Ah, plank. How I love thee.

And side plank. Forearm plank. All the variations.

[thundahthighs]

Those plank thingys wherein you go from forearm plank to regular plank repeatedly until death or crying.

Those can see me and my tiny waist and deliciously boney shoulders in ****. H.e.l.l.

Try them. You won't like them, but you should try them.

[blindcantaloup]

gosh the ones where you slightly lift one leg, or the side planks.. those are tough. But they get easier with experience, and they really make you strong.

[StephanieM]

My stomach hurts just thinking about it!

I love them and they are a great challenge.

[cherylmn]

Ooooooooh - how I DETEST the plank. But I face the plank (and try not to plant the face).



Super effective. Great for all over core conditioning. Hard as you-know-what!

[JenMusic]

Jillian Michaels is a big fan on plank position in her various workouts. GOSH they are tough, but I know they are one of the reasons I'm getting the results I'm getting.

[justonemorepound]

Originally Posted by cherylmn

Ooooooooh - how I DETEST the plank. But I face the plank (and try not to plant the face).



Super effective. Great for all over core conditioning. Hard as you-know-what!

im afraid of the day i plank my face i can feel it coming



i did them for the first time today too - jillian michaels 30 day shred level 2, it looked so easy but i was calling her every horrible name under the sun after about 5 seconds!

[Eliana]

I learned just how the planks work the abs after attempting them following a pretty good ab routine. My abs said .

[mandalinn82]

I do a KILLER rotation as part of my UB workout...

Plank (hold 15 sec)
Pushup
Drop to Elbow Plank (hold 15 sec)
Dolphin (while on elbows, clasp hands and push up into a downward-dog-like position) (hold 15 sec)
Lower back into an Elbow Plank
Back up to regular plank and start again!

Abs, back, AND all the pushup muscles! I can get through 5-6 without a faceplant.

etc.

[Laureedee]

Love them because they work, hate them because they hurt. I too find myself calling Jillian a few not so nice things

[Laureedee]

Originally Posted by mandalinn82

I do a KILLER rotation as part of my UB workout...

Plank (hold 15 sec)
Pushup
Drop to Elbow Plank (hold 15 sec)
Dolphin (while on elbows, clasp hands and push up into a downward-dog-like position) (hold 15 sec)
Lower back into an Elbow Plank
Back up to regular plank and start again!

Abs, back, AND all the pushup muscles! I can get through 5-6 without a faceplant.

etc.

Oy, my midsection hurts just reading this. I might be able to do one. Maybe. Just the plank to elbow plank to plank is tough enough for me, nevermind the other stuff!

[cherylmn]

Originally Posted by mandalinn82

I do a KILLER rotation as part of my UB workout...

Plank (hold 15 sec)
Pushup
Drop to Elbow Plank (hold 15 sec)
Dolphin (while on elbows, clasp hands and push up into a downward-dog-like position) (hold 15 sec)
Lower back into an Elbow Plank
Back up to regular plank and start again!

Abs, back, AND all the pushup muscles! I can get through 5-6 without a faceplant.

etc.

Once again, I am in awe!!! You rock.

[JustBeckyV]

I love planks as well - all forms! It's something i CAN do lol love that!

[firefliesandpixies]

Originally Posted by mandalinn82

I do a KILLER rotation as part of my UB workout...

Plank (hold 15 sec)
Pushup
Drop to Elbow Plank (hold 15 sec)
Dolphin (while on elbows, clasp hands and push up into a downward-dog-like position) (hold 15 sec)
Lower back into an Elbow Plank
Back up to regular plank and start again!

Abs, back, AND all the pushup muscles! I can get through 5-6 without a faceplant.

etc.

I'm definitely giving this a try...thank you!