What Happens When You Do Isometric Planks Every Day –

The isometric board, exercise done with your own body weight, never goes out of style for its practicality and efficiency. That’s because it can be performed basically anywhere, it doesn’t require any kind of accessory and it’s the key for those who want to conquer the so dreamed flat abs. After all, the core muscles must be activated at all times and guarantee support for our back and spine. Still not convinced of the benefits? Here’s what will happen when you start doing planks every day:

1. You will get stronger and more defined
Planks target major core muscle groups, including the transversus, rectus abdominis, external obliques, and glutes. If you strengthen these muscles you will notice that your ability to lift weights will increase, your performance in jumping sports will improve and the six pack may finally appear. In addition, you still strengthen the lumbar region, i.e. less back pain.

2. The risk of back and spinal injuries will decrease
According to the American Council on Exercise, doing planks regularly not only significantly reduces the famous back pain, but also strengthens the muscles in the abdominal area, which ensures strong support for the entire back, especially the upper area.

See also: 5 best planks to define the belly

3. Boosted metabolism
They are an excellent way to challenge your entire body. Therefore, performing this exercise every day will burn more calories than traditional sit-ups. The core muscles, strengthened through the plank, will ensure caloric burning even when you’re standing still. This is especially important if you spend most of your day sitting at work.

4. Her posture is always straight – like a ballerina!
Doing planks significantly improves your ability to stand straight and stable. Through core strengthening, your body will be able to maintain correct posture, as the muscles in the abdomen have a great influence on the stability of the neck, shoulders, chest and back.

5. You will improve your balance
Have you ever tried to stand on one leg and fell after a few seconds? This happens because your abdominal muscles are not strong enough to provide the necessary balance. Guess what can solve this problem? The plank!

6. Greater flexibility
Flexibility is one of the main benefits of doing planks regularly, precisely because the exercise stretches several muscle groups such as the shoulders, shoulder blades and collarbone – and the hamstrings, arches and toes.

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