Plank

This exercise builds endurance in your abdominal muscles, your back and other stabilizer muscles in your core.

They look easier than they are. Follow these six steps.

1. Lie facing the floor

2. Support your lower body weight on you toes and rest your upper body weight on your bent elbows.

3. Keep your back flat and in a straight line from head to heal.

4. Tilt your pelvis and contract your abdominals to prevent your butt from sticking up.

5. Hold this pose for 20-60 seconds.

6. Lower yourself, rest only a few seconds and repeat.

Try to do 3-5 repetitions of this exercise.

Side planks with motion:

Developing a strong core is crucial for an athlete. There are so many great, fun, unique exercises that will strengthen all the muscles in your lower back, hips, buttocks, and abdomen. Many of these exercises can work all of those areas at once. To see more core training exercises click HERE

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