Challenge Your Core Even More!!

In the past, we shown you how to perfect your form in a plank using a NeeBooFit Resistance Loop Band to better stabilize your shoulder girdle. Now it’s time to try some progressions in all three types of planks: prone (facing floor), side plank, and reverse planks (face up). You won’t need a NeeBooFit Band around your arms for these exercises; however, imagine it’s there as you go through these challenging plank variations. There are a couple of exercises here that use the loop band around your ankles.  Each photo shows a different variation on the standard plank positions.

Prone forearm plank progressions

Starting with your best forearm plank with your core engaged and armpits pulling towards your hips:

Tip: If you need to make these easier, place your feet further apart, unless you’re using the loop band.

Side plank progressions

From your best side plank with your elbow set directly under your shoulder, bottom arm rotated out slightly, head aligned with spine

Reverse plank progressions

From your best reverse plank with your fingers pointing out, shoulders rolled back, abdominals held in, and hips lifted