First off, from one fitness enthusiast to another, CONGRATULATIONS to Mao Weidong for smashing the previous world record for the abdominal plank! Weidong is a member of the Beijing SWAT team and has set the bar high at a whopping FOUR HOURS and twenty six minutes! (see his video at the bottom of this page) To put things into perspective, during our March Madness Fitness Challenge last year, we had a handful of clients battling for the longest plank between 6 and 8 minutes.
Why Plank?
The plank is notorious for being the ultimate test of one's core strength and endurance. It also uses other muscle groups such as your shoulders and glutes. Beyond that, holding the position for a length of time challenges you mentally. It becomes an exercise of mind-over-matter. It is my personal favorite core exercise for a number of reasons. A.) by holding a proper plank, you are firing up every single core muscle and stabilizer. B.) unlike many abdominal exercises the plank is safe for your spine by putting it into a neutral position. C.) clients dread doing it because it is tough! :) Any one who has trained with me knows that somewhere towards the end of a session I will typically say "It wouldn't be a session without a plank!"
Click this link for a video of Fitness Together personal trainer Adam Teplitz demonstrating a proper abdominal plank:
And click here for a link of the new world record holder Mao Weidong in action:
To Your Health,
Sean Sullivan, Owner Fitness Together Brecksville
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