Andy McDermott is one of my favorite personal trainers to follow on YouTube. He has 170+ videos of different workouts and exercises, and many of them with little to no equipment. If you are having a hard time finding variety in your core workout you certainly will not after watching this video, where he demonstrates […]
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What Muscles Does the Plank Work?
If you’re interested in using your own body weight to get fit and functional, but don’t know exactly what muscles does the plank work, this article gives you a refreshing look at one of the best forms of exercise out there! The Flat-Out Planking Truth At the end of the day planking, in all of […]
The Plank Exercise – What You Need to Know
The plank, or planking, or whatever the kids are calling it these days, is an isometric exercise (isometric means that you are in a static or stationary position) that develops the core, as well as your arms, back, glutes and shoulders. It is a fantastic way to develop flat abs, but more importantly from a […]
PT Intel: Ellen O’Hara Shares Her Favorite Plank Set with Range
In this afternoon’s PT Intel, Ellen O’Hara shares her favorite plank set. Ellen has her Master’s Degree in nursing from Boston College, while holding an MA RN license. She is also a certified personal trainer via ACE, and is also certified by Yogafit. You can find her online at Core Asset Fitness Training, a mobile […]