The plank (also called a front hold, hover, or abdominal bridge) is an isometric core strength exercise that involves maintaining a position similar to a push-up for the maximum possible time.
"Just Plank" App will keep the time for you, will show you when to change the position. You can also choose you plank routine, setting up the exercises and time.
Features:
- time counter
- showing next position
- choose from our pre-defined routines
- create your own routine
- set up how much time you want, the number of series, the exercises.
Plank facts:
"Plank is one of the best exercises for core conditioning but it also works your glutes and hamstrings, supports proper posture, and improves balance",
"The plank strengthens the abdominals, back, and shoulders.",
"In May 2016, the Chinese policeman Mao Weidong, established a record by planking for 8 hours, 1 minute and 1 second",
"Plank really helps improve flexibility by stretching muscles and will improve posture if performed regularly",
"The plank works almost every main muscle and here are a few: deltoids, biceps, triceps, obliques, rectus abdominis, latissimus dorsi, pectorals major, gluteus maximus, quadriceps, hamstrings, gastrocnemius.",
"Mistake #1: Arching your back. Fix: Make sure your shoulders are depressed (wide) and that your palms are also wide on the floor"
"Mistake #2: Lowering your hips. Fix: Keep your hips raised by tucking your butt in a little and squeezing your glutes. You can also walk your feet out apart from each",
"Mistake #3: Looking straight ahead or up. Fix: Keep your eyes looking down at the floor or mat so your head and neck are in alignment with the rest of your body."