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Welcome to the first workout of the '5 Minute Plank Challenge'! This is a fundamental core workout to get you started in the right direction! If any of the exercises are too difficult you can always do them in a kneeling position. This is the first step towards your goal of a 5 minute plank.


Exercises

Set 1: 2 rounds
Keep your hips tucked and your shoulders relaxed. Make sure your belly button stays drawn in.
Elbow Plank
40 seconds
Rotating Elbow Plank
Rotating Elbow Plank
40 seconds
Dip your hips down and up, aiming to go slightly higher than neutral. Keep going. And remember: don't slouch and keep those dips steady!
Rest
20 seconds
Hold for several counts before returning and switching sides.
Half Side Planks
40 seconds
Side Plank Dips
Side Plank Dips
40 seconds
Rest
Rest
20 seconds
Extended Plank Hold
Extended Plank Hold
40 seconds
Return and repeat, alternating sides. Make sure you stabilize in your plank before switching sides.
Plank Bird Dog
40 seconds
Rest
Rest
35 seconds

Set 2: 1 round
Lie on your stomach with your toes tucked in and palms by your shoulders. Lift your entire torso up off the ground and create a straight line from head to heels. Keep your hips tucked and shoulders relaxed. Make sure your belly button stays drawn in as you hold the position.
Plank
1 min 30 secs


Related Workouts

Plank Challenge I
8 mins 15 secs, Moderate
Workout I (longer)
4 minutes, Intense
Multi-Plank Challenge
6 minutes, Intense
Plank Challenge II
12 mins 35 secs, Moderate
10-Min Plank Challenge
10 minutes, Intense
Hella Planks
12 mins 10 secs, Moderate


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