Next Level Planks for Detailed Abs





Everyone wants a great 6 pack. plank A clean diet is imperative, but abdominal training can make a huge difference as well.  After training your abdominals over and over! It can get pretty monotonous unless you change it up! Here is a simple way to add a "Rep Style" form to your basic planks.



Basic Planks - this is one of the best types of static to perform. When doing a plank, make sure to have your toes down, body aligned and abs tight. At this point you should feel the vibration in your core. That's the good part! Hold that for at least 20 seconds.

Variation 1

"Plank Pike"- while still holding your plank, pug through your elbows and toes. Creating a v shape and performing what's called a "Pike". I will do 3-5 reps and then continue to hold. Making it more and more intense. Do 3-5 of these rep then hold variation.

Variation 2

"Oblique Twist"- while holding a plank touch your hips to either side of mat. This will engage your side core muscles and help develop your obliques.

Variation 3

"4 Point Touch"- while holding a plank lift any one if your limbs off the ground. Hold your position as best as you can. Of course doing it this way will make the hold much more intense! Continue holding the plank until you have lifted both legs and arms off ground. Individually holding each for 5-20 seconds.


Finishing a workout or starting it with these new variations should take your abs to an entirely new level!