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!

Ah, plank. How I love thee.

And side plank. Forearm plank. All the variations.

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.

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.

My stomach hurts just thinking about it!

I love them and they are a great challenge.

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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