Side planks

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Fran 0 March 8, 2012 0 Comments

Which variation of the side plank is most effective an isometetric hold or lifting repetitions or reach and twist?

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a simple side plank is the easiest. The more dynamics you ad, more challenging it comes.
http://www.plankpose.com/side-plank/

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As the muscles of the core act in so many ways against forces in so many different directions and planes of motion, I don’t think it would be possible to have one position or motion be “the best”. And since it is relatively simple to include activation of almost all of the core/stability muscles in the performance of other resistance exercises, why not do so as often as possible and as much as the client’s fitness allows.

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I start with a stable environment and add dynamic movement or external instability (BOSU, balance board) as client progresses.

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I like all three, but it comes down to the fitness level of the client. If the client is new to the exercise, I use the isometric approach as a starting point and then progress up to the other variations.

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For research, see anything by Dr. Stuart McGill, researcher on spine mechanics, here’s his website:
http://www.backfitpro.com

Other links:
http://www.sportsrehabexpert.com/public/195.cfm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsup3ZvzAjU&feature=related

discussion of “core”, Part 1 and Part 2,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr2xlwXwrWA&feature=related , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyMm9oq2AgY&feature=relmfu

Best regards,
Becky

Side planks

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