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Planks are a classic movement to help strengthen the core, shoulders, and back. Adding in the element of the dumbbell row puts more focus on the core and improving balance. Get into a pushup position, with a dumbbell near each hand. For this movement, it is ideal to use dumbbells that are rubberized so that… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Plank With Dumbbell Row
Planks work your core, shoulders, and legs. This variation has a climbing motion, which further challenges your balance and core strength. You'll be most comfortable completing this exercise on a yoga mat or on a carpeted area. Get into a push-up position, then slowly lower yourself to your elbows, with your palms facing upwards. Work… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Climbing Planks
As other plank variations do, one-legged planks work your core, shoulders, and back. Planks also help improve your balance and posture, which benefits your body overall. Position yourself in a push up position, with your hands on a wobble cushion. If you find the cushion slides out from under you, try this exercise on a… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: One-Leg Plank On A Wobble Cushion
Planks are easy to do anywhere and they work a large group of muscles including your core, biceps, glutes, and even your neck muscles. A wobble cushion requires an additional layer of stability and increase the difficulty of the exercise. Position yourself in a push-up position, with the wobble cushion under your arms. Lower your… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Plank Using A Wobble Cushion
We continue our series of exercises using a stability ball with another variation of a plank. This works your arms and abdominals. Lay on the floor with your hands in a push-up position. Now place your lower shins on the top of the exercise ball. Keep your body completely straight. Contract your abs and as… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Exercise Ball Pull-In