Plank Leg Lifts

Plank alone is an excellent stabilization exercise that involves almost every muscle in the body with a focus, of course, on the core.  It helps to help build upper body strength too.  Adding a leg lift to this posture will add an extra benefit of placing additional stress on the arm bones as well as toning the glutes!

So let’s do it!  Get into a pushup position with your hands directly beneath your shoulders. Your body should form a straight line from your neck to your ankles. From that position, brace your core and lift one foot off the floor. You can hold that position for the entire set—60 to 90 seconds—and then do the second set with the other leg raised, or switch legs halfway through each set.

*Trainer Tips- If your wrists are sensitive, lower down onto your forearms.  I can’t stress this enough, maintain proper form. There is a tendency to let the hips lift up or let the stomach drop and the low back arch. Maintain a straight line from your shoulders to your heels, and keep the abdominal and gluteal muscles contracted.

Are you ready to learn some exercises to help you burn off that stress/anxiety/depression? Then you are going to LOVE our new segment coming to the blog! We will feature an exercise segment that will show you how to work the endorphins and get you feeling good and relaxed!

I try to work out at least once a day if not twice a day. It doesn't have to be lifting weights, running, or working out on the elliptical. Of course, those are definitely some great ways to help! Pilates, yoga, and walking are effective as well! My favorite is doing Pilates! I just recently started doing Pilates but have done Yoga here and there. :)

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**As always please consult your doctor before getting into an exercise routine**