The plank is a brilliant bodyweight exercise for building a rock-solid core to help stabilise and protect the spine. However, it’s not the easiest move to master, as it requires a decent level of strength from multiple muscles in your body to be able to hold the proper position. Luckily, there’s a minefield of other bodyweight core exercises that are just as effective and far easier. Fitness Coach, Elise Young, says these five exercises are a great place to start.
Your core includes the muscles in the lower back, pelvic floor, hips and abdominals and they work together to help stabilise and protect the spine. That means better movement to perform everyday activities, less injury and improved posture. But, did you know it’ll also help your performance in the gym too? This is because a stronger core can help you generate more power through your upper and lower body, while protecting your back, so you can bust out more reps, lift heavier and build more muscle!
