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You should only hold a plank as long as you can keep tension while maintaining your alignment. “Sixty seconds or more and your tension is probably not the same as it was when you started the ...
That's also why you shouldn't be looking to set records for how long you can hold a plank. Once you lose the ability to keep the tension consistent throughout, you're not getting the benefits.
The 'plank' is a type of isometric hold which can intensively activate the body's core musculature. The 'side plank' is a variation designed to strengthen the oblique muscles. An isometric exercise is an exercise involving the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint.
Planche position. A planche (from French "planche", meaning "plank") is a skill in gymnastics and calisthenics in which the body is held parallel to the ground, while being supported above the floor by straight arms.
The most common plank is the forearm plank which is held in a push-up-like position, with the body's weight borne on forearms, elbows, and toes. Many variations exist such as the side plank and the reverse plank. [1] [2] The plank is commonly practiced in Pilates and yoga, and by those training for boxing and other sports. [3] [4] [5]
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