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Post by BigBruvOfEnglandUK on Mar 14, 2024 9:11:10 GMT
I prefer the fist plank. Seems harder than the palms one plus if you hold at mid point it becomes a bitch to stay on . I'm lighter than this now but the hold still isn't easy. I played the video at double speed with the "Yakety Sax" tune as backing but it wasn't a good combination, m8s
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Post by stephanieallen on Mar 28, 2024 12:09:51 GMT
- Sit-ups target the "six-pack" muscles (rectus abdominis) and engage hip flexors. Effective for core strength and endurance but may strain the lower back if done improperly.
- Crunches are similar to sit-ups but with a shorter range of motion, focusing on the rectus abdominis with less strain on the lower back.
- Planks engage multiple core muscles, improving stability and posture. Low-impact and versatile, suitable for various fitness levels.
For a well-rounded core workout, consider including a mix of these exercises while prioritizing proper form to avoid any injury.
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Post by jonrock on Mar 28, 2024 22:05:01 GMT
- Sit-ups target the "six-pack" muscles (rectus abdominis) and engage hip flexors. Effective for core strength and endurance but may strain the lower back if done improperly. - Crunches are similar to sit-ups but with a shorter range of motion, focusing on the rectus abdominis with less strain on the lower back. - Planks engage multiple core muscles, improving stability and posture. Low-impact and versatile, suitable for various fitness levels. For a well-rounded core workout, consider including a mix of these exercises while prioritizing proper form to avoid any injury. I would add doggystyle positions to this, both the passive and active elements show a remarkable display of rectal abdominis engagement. What do you think about playgrounds, do you use them in your routine?
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Post by pierinifitness on Mar 31, 2024 14:35:20 GMT
Got 4 minutes a couple weeks ago. Next time I’ll see if I can crack the 5-minutes barrier.
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Post by moxohol on Mar 31, 2024 21:28:35 GMT
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Post by moxohol on Apr 1, 2024 9:21:02 GMT
I don't think that planks are good. The guy with the current world record, Josef Salek, can hold one for almost 10 hours, and he doesn't even have visible abs, despite being fairly ripped for his age. duckduckgo.com/?q=Josef+Salek&t=ffab&iar=images&iax=images&ia=imagesIt seems to me like the plank is purely an endurance exercise with no aesthetic or practical application. Static planks have a corsetting effect on the trunk. Pointedly, the entire trunk fascia. The stiffness they provide is invaluable for core stability. I have a study - which I can't put my hands on at the moment - that examined dynamic core training versus static training. The latter won hands down for practicality, core strength & stability. All in all it does make sense as the function of the trunk muscles are to stabalize the spine with it's actual limited traverse of 15 degrees not flex into a backward pretzel like some acrobatic event female gymnasts do. No, u won't obtain that washboard stomach by doing planks that'll make u a beach party favorite but you'll certainly gain more torque, power & strength from them. Just ask Michael - "Ah'll slap u tho hard that they'll haveta pump sunshine to yo' punk ass into next week? Dun test me boi? I got torque from the McGill 3!"
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Post by ilya on Apr 1, 2024 15:01:11 GMT
I don't think that planks are good. The guy with the current world record, Josef Salek, can hold one for almost 10 hours, and he doesn't even have visible abs, despite being fairly ripped for his age. duckduckgo.com/?q=Josef+Salek&t=ffab&iar=images&iax=images&ia=imagesIt seems to me like the plank is purely an endurance exercise with no aesthetic or practical application. Static planks have a corsetting effect on the trunk. Pointedly, the entire trunk fascia. The stiffness they provide is invaluable for core stability. I have a study - which I can't put my hands on at the moment - that examined dynamic core training versus static training. The latter won hands down for practicality, core strength & stability. All in all it does make sense as the function of the trunk muscles are to stabalize the spine with it's actual limited traverse of 15 degrees not flex into a backward pretzel like some acrobatic event female gymnasts do. No, u won't obtain that washboard stomach by doing planks that'll make u a beach party favorite but you'll certainly gain more torque, power & strength from them. Just ask Michael - "Ah'll slap u tho hard that they'll haveta pump sunshine to yo' punk ass into next week? Dun test me boi? I got torque from the McGill 3!" I would check the study out of curiosity, but my gut says it probably had a flawed methodology. For any static bodyweight exercise that you can find, you can also find a dynamic equivalent that is gonna be more difficult to perform.
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Post by Michael on Apr 1, 2024 23:14:26 GMT
I still say," Like Billfish said in his first post on this thread," How do they feel to you ?
That's what counts....." Every morning I do the McGill exercises plus some other stuff. That is just my back maintenance stuff. Ever since I started this routine I have had no back issues. In my regular training sessions I do whatever I feel like doing for abs. Recently I have liked a circuit of ab wheel rollouts, one arm KB rack carries, and one arm suitcase carries. There are times I might do KB get ups, hollow holds, crunches, etc... If I was honest there were only 3 times I can remember my abs getting sore. Doing ab wheel rollouts, get ups, and doing JP's Sarge routine which crunches were included. Never got sore doing any kind of carries but then again, I do them almost everyday at work in an uncontrolled environment. Carries for me are like hanging from a pullup bar, I can do them forever. But I do like doing them.
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Post by fredhutch on Apr 2, 2024 12:17:44 GMT
Plank with extra resistance, Russell is the man:
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Post by thag on Apr 2, 2024 19:23:56 GMT
Plank with extra resistance, Russell is the man: . What kind of expander is he using? It sounded like it was rated for 250 pounds.
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Post by moxohol on Apr 3, 2024 6:15:23 GMT
Plank with extra resistance, Russell is the man: Remember when u were on the field or court, waiting for the ball to go into play & u hunched over placing ur mittens on top the knees ready to vault in any direction? Well? I place my hands just above the tops of my knees, grip them & press down then do stomach vacuums. U can also rest ur elbows upon the dining table & perform the same act. Michael take note.
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Post by fredhutch on Apr 3, 2024 12:16:56 GMT
thag, Russell is using a steel spring cable set. "Rating" cables is a tricky business since the "poundage" depends on how far you stretch it...I wouldn't worry about numbers. Check out his channel, he is a big proponent of cables.
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Post by stephanieallen on Apr 4, 2024 6:47:34 GMT
Planks, with along with yoga postures for pole training. Planks engage core muscles effectively and, when combined with yoga poses, enhance overall strength, flexibility, and balance crucial for pole fitness.
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Post by moxohol on Apr 4, 2024 8:50:22 GMT
Planks, with along with yoga postures for pole training. Planks engage core muscles effectively and, when combined with yoga poses, enhance overall strength, flexibility, and balance crucial for pole fitness. Add gelatin to that. It's been demonstrated to successfully work by THE pre-eminent expert on connective tissue health & strength, Keith Baar, PhD who is based in UC Berkeley. He actually answers his emails too if u personally contact him. Ref: Harness The Power Of Your Muscle Matrix - Men's Journal www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/harness-power-your-muscle-matrix
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Post by Michael on Apr 4, 2024 16:31:00 GMT
Moxohol, Aren't You proficient in pole training?
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