Floor of a movie theater, anyone? Get creative - it’ll make the time go faster. Imagine the floor is hot lava, or, you know, any other surface you wouldn’t want to come into contact with. Keep elbows touching ribs and core tight so nothing touches the floor except hands and toes. Slowly lower yourself until your body is in line with your arms. Start in a standard plank position, making sure your shoulders are directly above your hands. You are now balancing on your hands and toes. Keeping core tight, back straight, and legs bent (at a 90-degree angle), lift knees off the floor. Crouching hover plankīegin in tabletop position on hands and knees. Lift your knees so your body is in a straight line. Place your hands or forearms on the floor in front of you. There’s no graceful way to do this - however you can get them in without falling on your face is fine.Ĭrawl forward until your body is extended and ready for plank position. TRX plankĪdjust the TRX straps so that they’re approximately 1 foot from the floor. You may discover here that your shoulders aren’t as flexible as you thought. Lift hips as high as you can, aiming for a straight line from chin to toes. Place hands on the floor next to your hips, fingers pointing toward your feet. ![]() Sit on the floor with legs extended in front of you and arms at your sides. Keep forearms parallel to each other with hands flat on the floor or clasped together, if that’s more comfortable. Lower yourself until you’re resting on your forearms. ![]() Lean to your left while lifting right arm up toward the ceiling until you are balanced on one hand. Bring legs together until your heels touch. This will keep your focus on a tight and stable core. If it helps, imagine a glass of water (or a margarita) resting on your back. Put it back down and repeat with left hand tapping right shoulder.Įven though you’re basically doing the Macarena, don’t let your hips sway from side to side as you move. Reach your right hand to touch your left shoulder. Practice holding it until you can work up to a standard plank. Keep your back straight and core tight - imagine drawing your belly button to your spine rather than sucking in your stomach. If holding a basic plank is too difficult, try lowering your knees to the floor.
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