jeudi 19 janvier 2017
The 1 Move For a Flatter Belly and a Tighter Middle
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There are few things that the majority of the world universally really wants. Sure, we all want to reach a measure of success and happiness, and we all want to be surrounded by the people we love, but what if the one thing lingering in the back of your mind is to have a flatter belly? Frivolous? Not really! But attaining that washboard on your midsection is much easier said and wished for than done. Your new best friend is the up-down plank. You'll learn to love it when you see the results. Trust us.
Before we tell you how to do this epic and easy do-anywhere move, let's understand why it's so important. It's not just because Kendall Wood, personal trainer, CSCS, and coauthor of Core Fitness Solution told us so - but that surely helps. In fact, Wood recommended this move to us because he knows exactly how good it is for a leaner middle, stronger core, better stability, and overall better strength and flexibility. "The up-down plank is a staple for anyone looking to tighten up the abdominal wall and flatten out their tummy," according to Wood. It's also a great move for anyone who doesn't want to live in the gym and doesn't want to clutter their basement with a lot of needless equipment. That's right! All you need is you, a floor, and a will to craft your best body. Are you ready?
Wood showed us how to do the up-down plank and here's the rundown straight from the trainer's mouth!
Do you love planks? Probably not. But the plank is one of those moves we all have to learn to love. And not just because it's the first part of how to do the up-down plank.
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- Step 1: After getting into a plank position where your legs are totally straight behind, brace your abs and bring your navel inward - it should almost feel like you're crunching but in a plank position.
- Step 2: With your body parallel to the floor, lower your right elbow to the mat and then your left, coming into a forearm plank.
- Step 3: After holding this plank for a two count, put your right hand on the mat and straighten your right elbow. Do the same on the left to return to a full plank. That's one rep.
Do two sets of 10 reps every day or do as many as you can each day and build up strength fast and tone up quicker than ever! Wood's advice is to be more conscious of the form than the reps. If you're doing this move every day (with precision) as part of a solid workout plan like those found on this site, you're well on your way to a tighter, toned tummy!
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