PLANK POSE
(UTTHITA CHATURANGA DANDASANA)The Plank Pose is great for developing general upper body and core strength. It is an uncomplicated pose with simple instructions, thereby being a popular pose that is offered in most classes.
PLANK POSE
(UTTHITA CHATURANGA DANDASANA)The Plank Pose is great for developing general upper body and core strength. It is an uncomplicated pose with simple instructions, thereby being a popular pose that is offered in most classes.
PLANK POSE
(UTTHITA CHATURANGA DANDASANA)The Plank Pose is great for developing general upper body and core strength. It is an uncomplicated pose with simple instructions, thereby being a popular pose that is offered in most classes.
TECHNIQUE
- Start in Flat Cat, coming onto all fours with hands directly underneath the shoulders and knees under the hips.
- Keeping the upper body still, straighten out one leg behind you, resting the foot with the heel off the mat and toes pointing forward.
- Keeping the rest of the body still, repeat with the other leg.
- Ensure that you are not slouching and that you are lifting yourself well, especially in the middle and upper back areas.
- In the final position, the head, the hips and the heels are in a straight line and you are looking forwards.
BENEFITS
- Tones, shapes and strengthens the whole of the middle and upper body: chest, core and back.
- Strengthens the wrists, arms and shoulders.
- Stretches the spine and legs.
FOLLOW-UP POSES
- The Downward Facing Dog is a good follow-up pose to the Plank.
- Alternatively, rest in Child Pose.