Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Core Moves: Push Up into Plank

You all know how I feel about core strength. It has made a big difference in improving all disciplines but especially my running. Every Wednesday night after my spin workout we spend 10 minutes doing core moves. Typically this includes crunches, bicycle kicks, flutter kicks, obliques, bridges and planks.

A few weeks ago the coach introduced a new move and I love it! It is really challenging and a great way to mix things up a bit. It is a bit difficult to explain so I did a photo demonstration :)

1. Start in a push up position with arms straight


2. Move your right leg to the side, tap your toe and immediately return to center.



3. As soon as your right leg returns move your left leg out, tap your toe and return to center.


4. Complete 10 reps (tap each foot 10 times). Then immediately enter into a plank position. Hold for 15-30 seconds.


5. Return to push-up position, complete 10 sets of foot taps.

6. Go immediately into a side plank and hold 15-30 seconds.

7. Return to push-up position & complete 10 sets of foot taps

8. Go immediately into a side plank (opposite side) and hold 15-30 seconds.

9. Collapse on the floor and swear off core exercise forever.

7 comments:

Big Daddy Diesel said...

HA! Your crossed out the best part of the exercise!!!!!!

Regina said...

That is a new one for me. Without sounding like a bitch...you should try to keep your head more neutral instead of looking down. I only know this because I have been corrected so many times for doing the same thing.

another good one is that one when you lift opposite leg and arm at the same time from push up position, BUT you keep your legs and arms straddled wider, away from your body, makes it harder!

YOu look very fit!

Aimee (I Tri To Be Me) said...

That's a great core exercise...thanks for sharing it with us! I'm going to have to incorporate it into my routine. :)

Rebecca DeWire said...

You look super fit! Great job modeling this core move and thanks for sharing.

Jon said...

nice! thanks for sharing....gotta give this a try

Stefanie said...

I will have to try that one. I think I will be good at step #9 :)

Jeff - DangleTheCarrot said...

Im not sure I can remember all that ..hhaha..maybe i will open this post and use the steps as my guide. Thanks for posting this!

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