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Sunday, January 19, 2014
Bikini Prep/Body Sculpt Challenge: Plank Your Way to Sexy Abs: Workout 10
Hi Everyone!
This is a fun workout, that incorporates several different plank variations to strengthen and tone your core. I also included some great cardiovascular moves to increase the challenge and promote fat burning.
This is an older workout, but I will be repeating it today. I also have two brand new videos to upload. It was a busy weekend so I am a bit behind on my posting. I am working on getting both videos up today.
If you are building up to a plank the variations may be difficult. That's okay! Start out by holding a plank, or side plank for as long as you can until you build up to 1 minute. As your core strength and stability increases you will be able to move on to the variations. Pay attention to form. Plank is one of the most beneficial exercises you can do for your core when it is done correctly.
Have fun! I will see you later with a brand new workout. :)
Melissa
Complete as many reps as possible during each 60 second interval. I had 10 seconds in between each exercise to rest/prepare for the next move. In any interval workout listen to your body, push yourself, but rest as necessary. You should only compete with yourself. Find your starting point, and then repeat on a different day and try to improve your reps.
1. High Knees
2. Heel Tap Plank
3. Tricep Leg Lift Plank
4. Russian Kicks
5. Prisoner Squat
6. Mountain Climber
7. Pendulum Plank (right)
8. Pendulum Plank (left)
9. Chair Pulse
10. Side Plank Hip Drop (right)
11. Side Plank Hip Drop (left)
12. Reverse Plank
13. High Knees
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Nicely done! ;I
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