21-DAY WITH THE PLANK CHALLENGE

Plank is one of the most efficient bodyweight static exercises for strengthening the core and the other parts of our body. In this article, we are going to give you plank challenge which is going to help you melt the belly fat, strengthen the back muscles, strengthen the buttock, leg and arm muscles.

If you are ready to do this, you should have a proper upright standing position. Your upper part of the body must be straight in line with the elbows and toes when they are slightly raised. Keep up this straight position, take deep breaths, and feel the stomach muscles get strong, along with the neck and head. When you contract the buttock muscles, equally divide the weight into both legs and elbows to have more strength and balance. When you achieve the right position, just upgrade each day to achieve the goal.

The Challenge
Week 1
You should hold the plank for 30 seconds in the beginning. After it gets easier, increase it to 60 seconds.

Week 2
Add another 30 seconds to the time that you used to hold it for.

Week 3
You need to add one minute to the plank time.

After these 3 weeks, you can make a pause of few days and then continue the challenge another 21 days. You will see how your body is going to be transformed. Challenge yourself start it today.

Health benefits of Plank

1. Improve Balance and Posture

Plank will help you strengthen your abdominal, neck, shoulder, back and chest muscles. It is essential for improving the posture, so doing plank will make you keep your back straight. Also, you can do side plank and improve your balance too.

2. Improves Flexibility

Plank increases flexibility in your posterior muscle groups. The muscles around your shoulders, collarbone, and shoulder blades will expand and stretch, as will your hamstrings and even the arches of your feet and your toes

3. Strengthens our Core

Doing plank, you will train your inner core muscles, including the transverse abdominis, which lays the foundation for creating a strong, more defined rectus abdominis.

4. Improves Coordination

The plank position trains your body to use the abdominals for stabilization and coordination. For this is recommended doing side plank every day.

5. Boosts the metabolism

It is confirmed that plank burns more calories than many traditional exercises. Do plank every morning after waking up and you will see how efficient it can be. It will burn lots of calories and help you lose weight.

6. Improves our Nervous System Functions

Plank is also beneficial for our nervous system. It stretches and relaxes muscles which are usually stiffened due to stress. If you suffer from anxiety or depression, the plank can help you solve your problem. It boosts our mood and makes us feel better. You can do it several times a day, and you will never again have psychological problems.