04/26/2021
The Guinness Book of World Records lists the record for longest duration of a front plank, resting on elbows, as 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds, set by veteran Marine officer George Hood on February 20, 2020 😲
Now that I have your attention, let's talk planks. I consider the plank one of my favorite exercises and a go to to strengthen the whole body.
The plank strengthens the abdominals, back and shoulders. In addition it strengthens the muscles of the legs and arms and hip area. Let's list a few: erector spinae, re**us abdominis, transverse abdominis, obliques, trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff, deltoids, pectorals, serratus anterior, gluteus maximus, quadriceps and gastrocnemius. See where I'm going with this??
In Pilates there are many creative ways to perform and progress the plank. We can use the mat, reformer, tower and chair for a multitude of variations. Interested? Contact us now 😀