How Plank Gets You a Jacked Physique

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What is a Plank?

Plank is an isometric core strength exercise that involve staying stationary in a position similar to a push up. While the act of planking is not hard, but holding the position is tough especially for beginners. However, the exercise has several benefits.

Activation of More Muscles

Plank just don’t work on your core, they work your entire body. The exercise requires your arms, your legs, and all of your abs, making them an all-encompassing workout and a more efficient way to exercise.

Improvement of Posture

Plank helps to improve posture which is important for all, especially, for working people who sit on their office desks all day long.

Better Flexibility

Plank also helps in better flexibility. Getting into the plank hold position lengthens your hamstrings as well as the arches of your feet.

Types of Plank

A Plank can be classified as follows -regular planks, side planks step-by-step, modified side planks, extended planks, and medicine ball planks.