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Plank Holds

Plank Holds

Model: Shaun Campbell, IDFA Founder & Pro Natural Bodybuilder

Target: Transverse Abdominis (TA)

Preparation
Place your knees and elbows on the floor. Align your elbows so they’re directly under your shoulders, pinkies facing down. With your toes curled under, place your heels together. Inhale and lift your legs, pelvis and torso off the floor in one motion. Keep head aligned with the spine and facing down towards floor.

Execution
Exhale and pull your navel to your spine while balancing on toes and forearms – your body should be ‘strong like steel, from head to heel.

Comments
Do not round you back. Do not hold your breath. Breathe at a normal rate when executing this exercise. The exercise should be stopped before technique breaks down. Focus on quality over quantity!

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