3rd Day of Fitmas…The Side Plank

On the 3rd Day of Fitmas, my PT gave to me…a Side Plank

  • Lie on your side place elbow directly under your shoulder.
  • Keep shoulder blade down and back
  • Tighten abdominals and lift hip off the table balancing on your feet and elbow.
  • If you need to modify the exercises balance on your knees instead of your feet.
  • 2 x 30 seconds each side.

Stay tuned tomorrow for the next exercise!

 

2nd Day of Fitmas…The Plank

On the 2nd Day of Fitmas, my PT gave to me…a Plank

  • Perform a plank balancing on your elbows and the balls of your feet.
  • Make sure your elbows are directly under your shoulders.
  • Keep abdominal muscles engaged to ensure you are not arching or sagging through the lower back.
  •  If you need to modify the exercises balance on your knees instead of your feet.
  • 3 x 30 seconds.

Stay tuned tomorrow for the next exercise!