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If you’ve ever tried to get a nice flat belly, you know that it’s a really tough task. That’s because the abdominal area is the most problematic when it comes to storing fat and lax muscles.
Still, you shouldn’t give up. There is one almost miraculous way to get the belly you’ve always wanted. And it’s fairly easy and relatively quick.
According to fitness experts, with a single but very effective exercise you can tackle this problem.
As they claim, the exercise mentioned is even better than doing 1,000 classic sit-ups.
What is a plank?
The plank is an exercise that tightens the abdominal muscles. In addition, it improves overall posture and also reduces back pain.
To do the plank correctly, you must first learn it well. A poorly performed plank will not lead to the desired results.
Here is the exact guide on how to perform it:
1. Place your forearms — from palms to elbows — firmly on the floor, keeping your shoulders and neck straight. Your legs should be straight and slightly apart, with the tips of your toes resting on the floor.
2. Elbows are positioned directly under the shoulders. The abdomen is contracted.
3. The main focus of this exercise is the abdominal area and torso. However, you will also feel tension in the legs. Position your heels so that the pressure is transferred to the toes. You should also feel the tension in the thigh muscles.
4. To activate the muscles in the lower body, tighten your glutes. However, do not lift them or let them drop toward the ground. The whole body must be straight, not in the shape of a triangle or an arch.
5. To help you maintain the demonstrated position more easily, breathe deeply and evenly.
6. Imagine you have a glass full of water on your back and that you must hold the position still so you don’t spill the water.
7. As soon as you get your body into the given position, the exercise begins.
8. Focus on a point on the floor in front of you to keep your spine, head, and neck upright.
9. Hold this position for at least 15 seconds. Then rest and repeat.
10. As you improve over time, extend the time up to 1 minute.
Repeat the plank 3 times in a row. Do it every day and in a month you will be pleasantly surprised by the results.
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