The plank pose is one of the best exercises for core. Why? It is a full body action that requires coordination of the limbs with the torso. When your form is good, you maximize your use of the core. It also requires the body knowledge of how to use your legs to be in hip extension, your torso in neutral and great hand-scapula connection. If any of these patterns are off, it could create shoulder/hand and/or back problems.
Best Ab Exercise and it is not the crunch
The plank pose is one of the best exercises for core. Why? It is a full body action that requires coordination of the limbs with the torso. When your form is good, you maximize your use of the core. It also requires the body knowledge of how to use your legs to be in hip extension, your torso in neutral and great hand-scapula connection. If any of these patterns are off, it could create shoulder/hand and/or back problems.
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