We all want
sculpted abs and we want to look lean and tall. For this, you have done elbow
planks many a times. Maybe you have also participated in plank challenges. Maybe by now, you really know it all- stomach
pulled in, neck in line, back straight, neither hunching in nor upward, keep
the palms down and do not hold or clasp your hands. But today, I am suggesting
a slight modification that will make your plank more challenging and more
effective.
The
modification is to turn the palms upwards. What is the reason behind this? Let
me explain.
If you press
the palms down, you do engange the back muscles. If you press the palms
together, like a fist, your chest muscles are engaged and they help to stabilize
you. But if you turn the palms upwards, it is all about the core. The arms and
forearms will not support this plank at all. Also you will not hunch your
shoulders in this position. The pronator teres here is positioned in. It is
like standing with palms facing forward. Most of our jobs, like cooking,
rolling a bread, writing, typing on computer, etc brings are forearm to face downward.
By turning the palms up in your planks, you create a balance.
Perform your
plank to help you give flat washboard abs that you want.
