Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Core Strengthening Exercise: The Plank

Core Exercises
Plank 
Burns: 100 calories in 5 minutes
How: Facing the floor start on elbows and knees. With feet shoulder width apart, straighten out legs. Keep abs tight.You should be able to drawl a straight line from the top of your head to your toes. Hold for 30 seconds rest for 5, repeat.
Muscles Used: Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis, and Transverse Abdominis 
Also works the traps, rhomboids, shoulders, chest, serratus anterior and leg muscles

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