The Classic Plank

Starting from front to back, planking works your neck, your biceps, your shoulders, your chest, your abs, your back, your butt, your glutes, your calves.. wait, did we just list the whole body?!? GOT ‘EM.

In addition to toning your whole bod, it improves your concentration and balance skills!

Looking to spice up your plank? Here are a few pro tips:

1. Make sure to keep your butt down and pull your belly button in. Not only does this make sure you’re working hard, it also prevents injury to the lower back!

2. Reverse it! Reverse your plank to strengthen yours arms.

3. Alternate holding one leg up at a time. Lift one leg for 10–15 seconds and then switch.

4. Dip your hips down to each side to really work your obliques.

5. Add a medicine ball! Place your hands on top of it to work your stabilizing muscles.

Or with the medicine ball under your feet!

Get those abs ripped and ready for summer! Planks might suck while you’re doing them, but the results certainly do not suck.

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