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By *rHotNotts OP Man
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
Anyone up for this ?
#1 - one minute a day , anyone can join in this and build a string core within a few weeks that will prevent all kinds of issues in older age. Ideal time to start
#2 - for the nutters. Let’s increase it 30 seconds each day , see who is the last man or woman standing , or rather planking.
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"Anyone up for this ?
#1 - one minute a day , anyone can join in this and build a string core within a few weeks that will prevent all kinds of issues in older age. Ideal time to start
#2 - for the nutters. Let’s increase it 30 seconds each day , see who is the last man or woman standing , or rather planking.
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Great suggestion on both counts
I would however suggest the incriminate be 10 seconds daily to give a couple of weeks or more and a productive progressive overload x |
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By *rHotNotts OP Man
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"Anyone up for this ?
#1 - one minute a day , anyone can join in this and build a string core within a few weeks that will prevent all kinds of issues in older age. Ideal time to start
#2 - for the nutters. Let’s increase it 30 seconds each day , see who is the last man or woman standing , or rather planking.
Great suggestion on both counts
I would however suggest the incriminate be 10 seconds daily to give a couple of weeks or more and a productive progressive overload x"
Agreed, let’s go for 10 second increments for #2
For anyone wanting to do #1 whose not used to planking just start with 15 or 30 seconds, or whatever you can do, you will hurt a bit at first but build up to a minute within 2 -3 weeks. Main thing is daily discipline get that core nice and strong - makes for great sex too  |
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"Anyone up for this ?
#1 - one minute a day , anyone can join in this and build a string core within a few weeks that will prevent all kinds of issues in older age. Ideal time to start
#2 - for the nutters. Let’s increase it 30 seconds each day , see who is the last man or woman standing , or rather planking.
Great suggestion on both counts
I would however suggest the incriminate be 10 seconds daily to give a couple of weeks or more and a productive progressive overload x
Agreed, let’s go for 10 second increments for #2
For anyone wanting to do #1 whose not used to planking just start with 15 or 30 seconds, or whatever you can do, you will hurt a bit at first but build up to a minute within 2 -3 weeks. Main thing is daily discipline get that core nice and strong - makes for great sex too "
Great I'm in on 2 x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I would like to start with 1 and slow build up  I have been trying for few days now though slacking sometimes, but its.good to have a team to be 'accountable' to |
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By *rHotNotts OP Man
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"As I am an absolute beginner on planking but would like to try this, can we have a 30 second one for beginners as I don't want to do myself a mischief by over doing it "
Of course just try 15 seconds a day to start then build up slowly to 1 minute |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I might give this a go. Because we can't go swimming I need something to keep my core strength up. I also want to keep my upper body strength up. Any ideas anyone? "
Pushups for upper body strength |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Also can you give an idiots guide to planking please because I don't properly know what it is  "
Me too, it sounds similair to having a nice lie down but must be harder than that  |
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"I might give this a go. Because we can't go swimming I need something to keep my core strength up. I also want to keep my upper body strength up. Any ideas anyone?
Pushups for upper body strength "
I've been doing some against the wall as advised on the saga Web site (god I'm so old  ). I'll keep up with them. Thanks |
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"Also can you give an idiots guide to planking please because I don't properly know what it is
Me too, it sounds similair to having a nice lie down but must be harder than that "
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Lol. You all might need to wake me up if it is |
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"Also can you give an idiots guide to planking please because I don't properly know what it is
Me too, it sounds similair to having a nice lie down but must be harder than that "
Indeed
Lie on your back perfectly flat and straight
Place arms forward into the air
It's exactly this but facing the ground not letting the hips fall or rise is straight like a plank
Or pictures worth a million words
Google plank 
Personally I will be doing a straight arm plank some may go onto elbows |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Also can you give an idiots guide to planking please because I don't properly know what it is
Me too, it sounds similair to having a nice lie down but must be harder than that
Indeed
Lie on your back perfectly flat and straight
Place arms forward into the air
It's exactly this but facing the ground not letting the hips fall or rise is straight like a plank
Or pictures worth a million words
Google plank
Personally I will be doing a straight arm plank some may go onto elbows "
That started out so well until I had to turn over |
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I've googled it. I won't do it I don't think. I have a titanium implant in my spine and I'm very wary of compromising that, it seems you can do some damage if you don't get it right. Good luck to everyone doing it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Ticked off for today got myself a planking app too
Planking app? Which one? "
Honestly its annoying because of the adverts. Let me check the actual name . One second. |
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By *rHotNotts OP Man
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"I've googled it. I won't do it I don't think. I have a titanium implant in my spine and I'm very wary of compromising that, it seems you can do some damage if you don't get it right. Good luck to everyone doing it "
Yes you definitely need to be careful and check that one but if done right you shouldn’t feel it in your back at all as you use you core to support your back. For people who suffer with spinal disc bulges , degeneration and sciatica stemming from lower back problems, a strong core is essential to prevent further episodes.
Today’s 70secs done, a little wobbly by the end , think my core actually had a pretty heavy workout last night |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Are we doing high, or low planks?
Good question. I’m definitely low."
I think low is harder? To make it harder / more interesting how about
- start high, down to one elbow, down to second elbow then up to one hand, second hand
- also one arm plank.. Then..one leg lifted high, or across body   |
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By *rHotNotts OP Man
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"Are we doing high, or low planks?
Good question. I’m definitely low.
I think low is harder? To make it harder / more interesting how about
- start high, down to one elbow, down to second elbow then up to one hand, second hand
- also one arm plank.. Then..one leg lifted high, or across body "
I’m just doing normal elbow planks for this so far. Feel free to mix it up though 30 secs normal , roll over to side planks, Spider-Man’s - alternating arms and legs, it all engages different parts of your core and makes it interesting when you get above a couple of minutes. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Are we doing high, or low planks?
Good question. I’m definitely low.
I think low is harder? To make it harder / more interesting how about
- start high, down to one elbow, down to second elbow then up to one hand, second hand
- also one arm plank.. Then..one leg lifted high, or across body
I’m just doing normal elbow planks for this so far. Feel free to mix it up though 30 secs normal , roll over to side planks, Spider-Man’s - alternating arms and legs, it all engages different parts of your core and makes it interesting when you get above a couple of minutes."
That's what I have been doing. A mixture. Then repeat. 3 days in |
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"Anyone up for this ?
#1 - one minute a day , anyone can join in this and build a string core within a few weeks that will prevent all kinds of issues in older age. Ideal time to start
#2 - for the nutters. Let’s increase it 30 seconds each day , see who is the last man or woman standing , or rather planking.
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Have you stopped
2.40 done |
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"Tried planking for the first time yesterday and could only manage 20 seconds
Brilliant
Please remove the word only !!!!
Now do daily aim to add 1 second ever 2 days
Then you will hate me"
Ha, I'll give it a go! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anyone up for this ?
#1 - one minute a day , anyone can join in this and build a string core within a few weeks that will prevent all kinds of issues in older age. Ideal time to start
#2 - for the nutters. Let’s increase it 30 seconds each day , see who is the last man or woman standing , or rather planking.
Have you stopped
2.40 done "
Couple of days break due to health issues but managed 1.20 another day. Restarting today. Your 2.40.. That's amazing. Hope one day I can build to that strength.
I usually get distracted by the hilarity of my tummy wobbling during it.. because of all the tension. |
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"Anyone up for this ?
#1 - one minute a day , anyone can join in this and build a string core within a few weeks that will prevent all kinds of issues in older age. Ideal time to start
#2 - for the nutters. Let’s increase it 30 seconds each day , see who is the last man or woman standing , or rather planking.
Have you stopped
2.40 done
Couple of days break due to health issues but managed 1.20 another day. Restarting today. Your 2.40.. That's amazing. Hope one day I can build to that strength.
I usually get distracted by the hilarity of my tummy wobbling during it.. because of all the tension. "
I failed miserably... so I have benched it |
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"Anyone up for this ?
#1 - one minute a day , anyone can join in this and build a string core within a few weeks that will prevent all kinds of issues in older age. Ideal time to start
#2 - for the nutters. Let’s increase it 30 seconds each day , see who is the last man or woman standing , or rather planking.
Have you stopped
2.40 done
Couple of days break due to health issues but managed 1.20 another day. Restarting today. Your 2.40.. That's amazing. Hope one day I can build to that strength.
I usually get distracted by the hilarity of my tummy wobbling during it.. because of all the tension.
I failed miserably... so I have benched it "
You only fail if you stop
Try doing 45 seconds adding one each day
Never stop re adjust
It's just a yoga move
It really SHOULD NOT be competitive
It's not about competition its simply about doing
The irony is it really is just about doing
20 secs a day is 20 secs a day better than non per day however some humans want or need the competition element to help in the daily doing commitment
I cannot be emphatic enough or repeat enough
You only fail ONLY fail if you do not (not even cannot as long as you try) one only fails if one does not try to do one second each day
Ignore the morons who plank for what seems a life time
So in summary
Plank for whatever you can
If you want to add a second a week
You may improve for a year you may not
What's the rush
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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago
Whitley Bay |
"I already plank daily do I'll up to 1 min 30 and see!
Once you are comfortable with 1-2 mins you can mix it up with a few Spider-Man planks
https://youtu.be/DVXT7xBA_jU"
I just did 2.30 !!
I like the spider. I also do side planks. I should have abs somewhere under the squooshy tummy! Not sure if they'll ever be truly seen  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Are we talking general planking or the actual plank challenge?
For those who don't know the "plank challenge", get on tik tok! Looks easy but burns the next day |
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"Are we talking general planking or the actual plank challenge?
For those who don't know the "plank challenge", get on tik tok! Looks easy but burns the next day "
Well
I started 9 days ago
Elbow plank at 120 adding 10 per day
That's our challenge
However sadly not many who said in have returned |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Are we talking general planking or the actual plank challenge?
For those who don't know the "plank challenge", get on tik tok! Looks easy but burns the next day
Well
I started 9 days ago
Elbow plank at 120 adding 10 per day
That's our challenge
However sadly not many who said in have returned "
Im not a gym bunny, would only run if I was being chased haha but adding 10 a day seems like a good idea, I might add 5 a day ha |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anyone up for this ?
#1 - one minute a day , anyone can join in this and build a string core within a few weeks that will prevent all kinds of issues in older age. Ideal time to start
#2 - for the nutters. Let’s increase it 30 seconds each day , see who is the last man or woman standing , or rather planking.
Great suggestion on both counts
I would however suggest the incriminate be 10 seconds daily to give a couple of weeks or more and a productive progressive overload x
Agreed, let’s go for 10 second increments for #2
For anyone wanting to do #1 whose not used to planking just start with 15 or 30 seconds, or whatever you can do, you will hurt a bit at first but build up to a minute within 2 -3 weeks. Main thing is daily discipline get that core nice and strong - makes for great sex too "
I’m in for this.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Anyone up for this ?
#1 - one minute a day , anyone can join in this and build a string core within a few weeks that will prevent all kinds of issues in older age. Ideal time to start
#2 - for the nutters. Let’s increase it 30 seconds each day , see who is the last man or woman standing , or rather planking.
Great suggestion on both counts
I would however suggest the incriminate be 10 seconds daily to give a couple of weeks or more and a productive progressive overload x"
This...and I'm in |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Anyone up for this ?
#1 - one minute a day , anyone can join in this and build a string core within a few weeks that will prevent all kinds of issues in older age. Ideal time to start
#2 - for the nutters. Let’s increase it 30 seconds each day , see who is the last man or woman standing , or rather planking.
Great suggestion on both counts
I would however suggest the incriminate be 10 seconds daily to give a couple of weeks or more and a productive progressive overload x
Agreed, let’s go for 10 second increments for #2
For anyone wanting to do #1 whose not used to planking just start with 15 or 30 seconds, or whatever you can do, you will hurt a bit at first but build up to a minute within 2 -3 weeks. Main thing is daily discipline get that core nice and strong - makes for great sex too "
100% !! Fabulous thread. I have been doing them as part of my workouts for a very long time. For the advanced ones there are many different variations of planking to test your core strength.
Start slow and build up. Hopefully more Fabbers reading this thread will get involved and reap the benefits after lockdown... enjoy |
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"60is second planks are part of my HIIT workout and I'm feeling stronger and more core-y already. I'll do a still, timed plank outside of that and report back x"
Your bum looks great...what's good for working it at home? |
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"60is second planks are part of my HIIT workout and I'm feeling stronger and more core-y already. I'll do a still, timed plank outside of that and report back x
Your bum looks great...what's good for working it at home?"
Lunges
Gardening
Downward dog 3 legged dog leg lifts
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"60is second planks are part of my HIIT workout and I'm feeling stronger and more core-y already. I'll do a still, timed plank outside of that and report back x
Your bum looks great...what's good for working it at home?
Lunges
Gardening
Downward dog 3 legged dog leg lifts
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I'll have a go...ta |
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"60is second planks are part of my HIIT workout and I'm feeling stronger and more core-y already. I'll do a still, timed plank outside of that and report back x
Your bum looks great...what's good for working it at home?
Lunges
Gardening
Downward dog 3 legged dog leg lifts
I'll have a go...ta"
Dont underate single leg dead lifts using 5 to 10 kgs bucket and water are perfect |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Haven’t managed to get to a minute and a half yet. Helping my core as having to build it up for the pole again- arm injury put me out of practice. Killer at first though xx |
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"4m 10s
20 press ups
And a coffee 
How long have you been doing the plank for?
4m 10 s
Joka "
In answer to your question on and off 40 years but prob on a average 2 mins 3 4 times a week for 25 years |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Can I do phase 2 please
I just done 4 minutes quite pleased not planked for a few months!
Might be nice to do plank variations too!
I just did a normal plank today. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"3 mins 35seconds not as good as yesterday but no warm up! Might try again later!
That sounds really good to me. I am trying to work my way up to 2.5 mins"
Thank you! I did 4 mins yesterday though but I was warmed up!
Keep on going! That’s a good time! |
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