Typically we see people holding planks for minutes on end. Today that’s all going to change as we are going to take the plank which is typically a pretty low level exercise and amp it up to get better results in terms of core strength development by performing the exercise the right way. I learnt this from Pavel Tsatsouline from Dragon Door and if you ever get the chance to do one of his courses I would highly recommend it.
Ok here is what we are looking for when we execute the RKC Plank
- Perform the plank for between 5-20 sec holds
- Neutral posture – chin tucked in
- Make tight fists
- Screw shoulders into place
- Squeeze legs together
- Activate glutes which makes it harder for abdominals and obliques
- Pull elbows toward toes and toes toward elbows WITHOUT piking up
