Improve your core balance with Starfish Planks by watching the video at the far bottom. As you will see, this is not an exercise that you would often see used in the gym, or given by instructors, but I love it!
WHO SHOULD USE THIS EXERCISE AND WHEN?
Intermediate – advanced gym rats should look at attempting this one. If the normal style and side planks are fairly easy for you already, then, by all means, move on to this one.
Use starfish planks in circuits along with other exercises that focus on building core balance for maximum results. Here are a couple to help get you started:
Bottoms Up Core Press: https://immortal-training.com/bottoms-up-core-press/
Isometric V Sit-Ups: https://immortal-training.com/isometric-v-sit-up/
WHAT ARE THE MAIN MUSCLES INVOLVED?
- Transverse Abdominis
- Rectus Abdominis
- Obliques
KEY POINTS
- Begin in a plank position on your hands (advanced), or on your elbows (beginners)
- Make sure that your core is braced, keeping your navel drawn in towards your spine throughout
- Shift on to a side plank position whilst balancing on one hand/elbow, with the opposite arm and leg raised
- Balance yourself for a second, or two, and then shift on to the other side
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