Planks? Did someone say planks?

Yes!! Planks are the best core exercise, in my opinion. You have all done planks on your forearms and/or planks on you hands. Let’s add some variation! The movement for all of these is steady and not rushed.

Knee Taps: From either a forearm plank or top pushup position, slowly bend the knees to touch the mat then lift them back to original position. Moving slowly with a stable torso. Just the knees are bending.

Narrow and Wide Legs: From either a forearm plank or top pushup position, alternate with feet close together and then setting them wider apart. Move slowly and with control to maintain a stable torso.

Shoulder Taps: From a full plank (top pushup position) , lift one hand off the mat and tap the opposite shoulder and set the hand back to the mat (keep the rest of the body totally still). Alternate sides

Mountain Climber Variation: From a full plank (top pushup position), draw a knee to the same side elbow. Your leg will be in a “frog position" with the inner thigh towards the mat. Alternate sides

Cross Body Mountain Climber Variation: From a full plank position, draw a knee to the opposite side elbow. Your outer thigh will generally be towards the mat. Alternate sides

Full Plank to Forearm Plank: Start in top pushup position and then place one forearm down onto the mat and then the other, so you are now in a forearm plank. Reverse the movement back to top pushup position again. Move slowly and with control.