Planks are an underrated exercise. While simple when it comes to what equipment is needed (none), most people don’t plank despite the many benefits they offer. Planks work your core, upper body (e.g. traps, lats, pecs, etc) and lower body (e.g. quads, hamstrings, and glutes) and they help you build stability while working these muscles. This version is a seated upward plank.
For safety, please ensure that when completing the seated upward plank, the chair or seat you use is stable on the ground. Any sliding and you may fall, causing injury.
- Place the chair or find a seat that is stable.
- Sit tall at the edge of the seat and place both hands on the seat behind you.
- Hold the edge of the seat and extend your feet out in front of you.
- Raise your butt and hips toward the ceiling- work to create as much of a straight line with your body- legs, hips, and shoulders- as possible.
- Hold for a count of five then slowly lower your hips and butt back to the starting position.
- Repeat several times.
Please speak to your provider before starting any new exercise regimen.
