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Friday, February 26, 2010

Oh Plank Pose...

Now find your way to plank pose, the "up" position of a push-up. Drop your shoulders away from your ears and engage your core, no stomach sag!

Option #:
1. Hold plank for several deep breaths or a predetermined time, 30 seconds for example. Holding plank with your knees on the ground is perfectly suitable!
2. From plank, lift first your right arm straight in front of you and then your left, continuing with your breath for 10-15 repetitions with each arm.
3. From plank, lift your opposing arm and leg, take a deep breath and lower, continue on, switching arms/legs for 10-15 repetitions.

Cycle one of these variations of plank pose in with the previous exercises of the week. This will offer great core strength and stability as well as shoulder and arm strength.

Press back and rest in child's pose when you are finished!

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