Stop Making These Plank Mistakes - Three Easy Fixes To Plank Correctly

Stop making these three common plank mistakes! If you want to learn how to plank correctly here are some easy to follow tips!

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[KitKatToeBeans]

I had no idea shaking was kind of a good thing when planking..I thought it simply meant I was THAT weak/out of shape. 😅 Thanks!

[olive_oyl]

I have never been told or realized that you’re supposed to push back your heels while planking. Not one trainer has told me this! Very helpful thank you!

[SubscribersWithoutAnyVid-rjfw]

Doctor: You have one minute to live
* Me starts Planking*
Doctor: What are you doing?
Me: Making this minute feel like a lifetime...

[KennyLiang]

Big thanks for the tip on the heels. Truly felt my core engaged and I could keep my heels together, instead of shoulder length apart. Plus shoulders/elbows were less fatigued

[mjrussell]

The regular plank is hard enough for me right now, but I won’t try holding it for a minute anymore. 30 seconds with proper form does get the shaking going.

[erics.]

I was having trouble figuring out what I'm doing wrong with my planks. This really helped. Thanks so much.

[cherylyoungblood]

I watched this video over a week ago and wanted to apply the techniques I learned from it. I was able to with my coach, tonight during my warm up for boxing lessons. The cupping the hands and elbows out to help support the shoulders, tremendously helped my form. Thank you for sharing this tip. I feel a lot more confident during a plank.

[lorenaballou]

Omg! No wonder my lower back has been so tender since I started doing planks regularly 😆 Thanks for your thorough explanation! It really helps us newbies.

[racheldye]

Thank you Cori! Great info as usual, I learn new things all the time from you! I did not know about the elbow positioning or heels back, and I’ve been practicing planking a lot so I’m very excited to implement this!💪🏼🙌🏼

[AM-pcyd]

you're the best and your short videos really help, keep it up.

[spicymcjules]

I always felt bad or that I was cheating for holding my hands together but I'm glad to see it's actually beneficial :)

[NoahPatterson]

Would love to see one of these videos for fixing bad “desk posture”. Thanks for the videos!

[smou]

Thank you for this helpful insight into planks. I've been researching on the internet and believe me when I say a lot of information out there but they cannot communicate or articulate it in a way for all people. You have simplified and explained it well. I understand and I will now implement and focus on what muscles I'm engaging rather than how long I am holding the plank. Wish me luck 🙏👍

[historyaddict]

Thank you for the modification. About 6 days ago I had rotator cuff surgery and cant use my right arm… I will attempt the incline version using my left arm only.

[paulmartin]

Really useful - especially the tips about pushing back through the heels and if it's shaking, it's working!

[Yasminh]

I always get "carpet burns" near elbows when I do planks :(

[TIOS]

There are not a lot of women in whom I find value on fitness related channels. For that matter, there are not a lot of men in whom I find value on fitness related channels!Yours is an extremely significant exception to that. Thanks for your straightforward and scientific approach. It’s much appreciated!

[tovekane]

Thank you so much. We've started a Menopause Plank Challenge (because as bones deteriorate, we really wanted to develop a stronger core). This is such a useful video in that it sets great foundations that I know I may have rushed passed. Thank you for the clarity. Whooo hoo. Abs here we come!

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[pallipop]

At last a plank guide thats comprehensive and informative and earned an instant sub