We know summer is here, but there is still some time to become the main attraction at the beach. If you want to look more than amazing then you have to try this 28-day planking challenge.
Planking Challenge
You will have four weeks to complete this challenge. First, you will start wit plank position for just 20 seconds. As the days go by, time will gradually increase. Here is the plan:
- Day 1 – 20 seconds
- Day 2 – 20 seconds
- Day 3 – 30 seconds
- Day 4 – 30 seconds
- Day 5 – 40 seconds
- Day 6 – Rest
- Day 7 – 45 seconds
- Day 8 – 45 seconds
- Day 9 – 60 seconds
- Day 10 – 60 seconds
- Day 11 – 60 seconds
- Day 12 – 90 seconds
- Day 13 – Rest
- Day 14 – 90 seconds
- Day 15 – 90 seconds
- Day 16 – 120 seconds
- Day 17 – 120 seconds
- Day 18 – 150 seconds
- Day 19 – Rest
- Day 20 – 150 seconds
- Day 21 – 150 seconds
- Day 22 – 180 seconds
- Day 23 – 180 seconds
- Day 24 – 210 seconds
- Day 25 – Rest
- Day 26 – 210 seconds
- Day 27 – 240 seconds
- Day 28 – Until failure
But before that, you have to learn how to plank.
- First of all, your arms must be positioned in the right place. Just put elbows just under the shoulders so your weight will be distributed properly.
- Also, the spine has to remain straight.
- Your core needs to be tightened so it benefits from planking.
- Legs need to be slightly spread. Also, your hips shouldn’t feel pressure.
- As for the breathing goes, breath slowly and keep your body relaxed.
Benefits of Planking
You will have better posture: Abs help in maintaining a good posture, so with planking, you will have better stability and balance too.
Better flexibility: Besides posture, your flexibility will be improved too. Shoulder muscles will stretch, giving you a better range of motion.
Nice abs: One of the best benefits of planking are better abdominal muscles. Your muscles will tighten and you will have amazing stomach abs.