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Record yourself doing the plank with the same phone you used to comment.

@@leonardohernandez4120 omg such a simple idea... I can even connect my phone to my tv and watch me live and correct my posture... how in the world didn't I think of that? Thanks a lot!

@@epeo22 you're welcome

no problem buddy

don't tnx to me

Still relevant in 2022. 🙌

wow... excellent video! I'm 65 years old and needed to watch out for the "classic" or common mistakes made while doing the plank. This video taught me a lot!

Thanks Edgar, really appreciate your feedback!

And thanks Markie, so pleased to hear that we could help!

Hi Mr Yogibob. We would need to know more about your specific medical history to give you a definite answer. But the general guideline that we say to people who have had surgery/injury is: a) Did your surgeon/doctor say you should avoid any specific exercises - if so don't do them. b) Does the exercise cause you any pain? If it does don't do it. If the answer is no to both of these questions, then the plank can be a really good exercise to strengthen your core and protect your back. If you are just starting out: 1. try doing it on your knees first (as shown at 0.45) 2. hold it for 5-10 seconds to begin with, and slowly increase the time as your core gets stronger. Sorry we couldn't give you a definite answer but hope that helps!

Hi Lawrence, thanks very much for your message. We've had a look at the timestamps you have mentioned, and in both it appears to us that Rivan's hips, back and shoulders are correctly aligned. What it may be is that the camera angle in these shots picks up the prominence of Rivan's right scapula, which gives the appearance of a slight bend, even though his back is actually in line. The key to being in line is to make sure your hips aren't too low (as shown at 1"50) and that your hips don't go to high (as shown at 2"03). Hope that makes sense and let us know if you have any more questions :) The Get Exercise Confident Team

Thanks for the great feedback Marina. Yes it is exactly the same.

Use a mirror OR record yourself- you can be your own coach 😋

Hi Rise Up - can you get someone to watch you to check that your body is in-line (or check in a mirror)? The most common reason is the hips going too low to the ground. Let us know how you get on!

Hi Sailushi, thanks for your questions. 1) If you are unable to keep your tummy tucked in and can't correct it (as shown at 1.59-2.19) then you have two options: a. Do the plank for shorter periods of time (even just 5 seconds), keeping perfect technique, and slowly increase the time as your core gets stronger. b. If you can't keep your core tucked in at all, then instead do a different core exercise. After a couple of weeks/months, your core strength should improve and then you can retry the plank, and see if you can now keep your tummy tucked in. An exercise you can use for this is: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aLOUobajq9jPo2Q.html 2) Have a look at our beginner workout (completely free), which talks through the best way to lose body fat: www.bristol.ac.uk/sport/get-exercise-confident/beginner-workout Hope that helps and please let us know if you have any more questions :)

Yes you shouldn't be getting pain in your shoulder. Three tips to try and stop this are: (1) Make sure your chest is 'puffed out' and your belly button drawn into your spine. (2) Make sure your hands are relaxed when planking (and not tensed). (3) Try planking for a shorter time and gradually build up the time (try adding 5-10 seconds each time). Let us know how you get on!

Yes focus on deep controlled breathing throughout - one mistake people often make is holding their breath when it gets tough!

Beena Tk you should always breathe during the plank 👍

@@GetExerciseConfident tnq very much

Raise your hips and lower back, pull your shoulder blades back, and try to add a little strenght to your core... That also used to happen to me

I would sat no as they don't offer any support for this routine and might decrees core strength.which is the opposite on what you want.

Hi Janette, thanks for your questions. We would not recommend wearing a waist trainer whilst performing the plank, as it could put extra strain on your back. You are much better off doing the exercise without :) Hope that helps.

Hi Manoj, I would not suggest using the supporting belt, as you should not be getting back pain during the plank. Also a supporting belt will reduce the amount you can engage your core, which will defeat the point of the plank. If you are getting back pain I would suggest: 1) make sure you check your technique with this video (look in a mirror or get someone to watch you to make sure you are doing it right) 2) plank for a shorter period of time (stop before you get back pain) and slowly increase the time over the next few weeks/months 3) try the half plank (shown in the video), and as you get stronger at that, go back to the full plank If you are still getting back pain despite these steps then I would recommend leaving the plank for a while and trying other exercises to strengthen your core. Here is another really good one you can try: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aLOUobajq9jPo2Q.html Also it might be worth trying to release the muscles in your back, to see if that helps. This video will show you how to do that in three simple steps with just a tennis ball: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7KqZZti2a2wqZs.html Hope that helps and let us know if you have any more questions :)

found any thing else?

@@youngjg1084 i actually just stopped planking and just focused on leg raises

Hi VK - we would recommend doing 1-3 plank sessions each week. For each plank session we recommend: do the planks 2-3 times for as long as you can hold perfect technique (with a 90 second break in between each plank). Let us know how you get on!

@@GetExerciseConfident thank you so much