Wednesday 4 March 2009

Core exercise three - Oblique plank


For the third exercise of the series, place your elbow below your shoulder and ensure your head, neck, hips, knees and ankles are all in line. Then engaging your core, raise up on to your elbow so that your body is in a straight line without dipping from ankles to head. Hold for 20 seconds. Repeat three times and change sides.
As a beginner, start on your knees rather than coming up on your feet. To make it harder, come up on to your hand rather than elbow.
If you're pregnant or suffering from lower back pain avoid all of these exercises and see advice from a GP.

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