[Nićifor]

"First Thing Plank Hold" Challenge

Hello...

I intend to start soon with "First Thing Plank Hold" Challenge.

Taking in account that I already managed to complete "Plank" and "Five Minutes Plank" challenges, I decided not to push up to 5 min or past it anymore but to keep around 3 min max per set (also not the fan of straight from bed to workout regime ).


Also noted on net some discussions if there is any benefit at all of holding more than 2, 2.5 mins etc.

Just to clarify, I am not against those 5 min challenges, since I found it very interesting with all those daily build-ups of 10/20 secs and it was really enjoyable, but now to do it everyday …

Like I said, I already decided on those 3 min, but just wanted to check yr opinion on above.

 

[Fremen]

Welcome

 

[Magpie]

It's an endurance vs progression thing.

So if you want to gain endurance then extend the plank times out, it's fine to do so long as you stop if you start to feel pain.

If you want to gain strength, do 1-2 min planks but up the resistance, wear a weighted vest or something similar that can stay on you without falling off and causing a hazard, again stopping if you start to feel pain.

But no there is nothing wrong with doing 5min or longer planks, so long as you have the time of course