You can be absolutely in love with your body and still work for its betterment.
It’s called being self-aware. If you have a packed lifestyle but still desire to have a perfect body with just working out only for 28 days then you’re on the right article. Hold on.If you think that a minute passes by too fast then you probably haven’t tried a plank.
Plank is considered to be one of the most difficult exercises of all time. Most people think of it to be easy only because they do not do it with the right technique.
To do a perfect plank you need to:
Place the forearms on the ground with the elbows aligned below the shoulders, and arms parallel to the body at about shoulder-width distance. If flat palms bother your wrists, clasp your hands together. This way you can get the most out of this exercise. But let me warn you, it’s going to be really tough and might make you want to give up.
There are many benefits of doing a plank. It works your hamstrings, supports proper posture, and improves balance. Doing a plank will also help you build your deep inner core muscles that lay the groundwork for that six-pack look. As your abdominal muscles become stronger, your mid-section will tighten. They also strengthen your back muscles, especially those in your upper back.
The lesser known fact is also that involving exercises in your life can visibly improve your mood and planks are no exception. Doing a plank might seem very tough in the beginning but it gets better if done for a couple of weeks. You will gradually like the pain it makes you go through only because you will be able to see all the difference it makes to your body. The longest you can pull a plank is for 4 minutes. And trust me that IS a lot!
Here is how you can proceed with your timings:
1st Day 20 seconds
2nd Day 20 seconds
3rd Day 30 seconds
4th Day 30 seconds
5th Day 40 seconds
6th Day Rest
7th Day 45 seconds
8th Day 45 seconds
9th Day 60 seconds
10th Day One Minute
11th Day 60 seconds
12th Day 90 seconds
13th Day Rest
14th Day 90 seconds
15th Day 90 seconds
16th Day 120 seconds
17th Day 120 seconds
18th Day 150 seconds
19th Day Rest
20th Day 150 seconds
21st Day 150 seconds
22nd Day 180 seconds
23rd Day 180 seconds
24th Day 210 seconds
25th Day Rest
26th Day 210 seconds
27th Day 240 seconds
28th Day As long as you can!
You will get the most out of this exercise only if you do it correctly.
The points to remember while doing it are:
Your hands should be positioned correctly. Elbows should be right under shoulders so that body weight is distributed equally. Make sure your spine is straight. Don’t forget to keep your back straight and legs apart. And take deep breaths constantly.
