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Part 1 of 7:
Knowing Your Limit
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Images 1 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Learn how to perform the plank pose. Make sure you know how to perform it correctly. -
Images 2 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Time yourself. Find out how long you are able to hold the position. When you have reached your limit, stop the timer and record the time. -
Images 3 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Take a break. It is important to have a drink in between each session of any exercise.
Part 2 of 7:
First Day
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Images 4 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Go for a quick walk or jog on the spot for five minutes. This will help warm yourself up. -
Images 5 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Find a place where you are able to perform the plank position. This could be your local gym or a flat surface area in your house. -
Images 6 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Stretch your body. This will prevent any injuries or strains on your bones and muscles. -
Images 7 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Hold the plank position for 20 seconds. Even if your original time was longer. -
Images 8 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Drink some water. Keeping hydrated is important.
Part 3 of 7:
Second Day
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Images 9 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Stretch your body. Challenge yourself and try a new kind of stretch, your body needs new challenges every day. -
Images 10 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Hold the plank position for 30 seconds. If 20 seconds is still difficult, practice with 20 seconds each day until you are able to do it easily. -
Images 11 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Cool down. A foam roller can help soothe your muscles so you will not be aching the following day.
Part 4 of 7:
Third Day
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Images 12 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Challenge yourself with a stretch you have never heard of. There are plenty of books and websites with stretches to do. -
Images 13 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Hold the plank position for 45 seconds. -
Images 14 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Eat a protein filled snack. It doesn't have to be fancy, even some nuts and seeds will do.
Part 5 of 7:
Fourth Day
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Images 15 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Do simple exercises or try using dumbbells . -
Images 16 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Rest. Performing the plank position can put a great deal of strain on your muscles.
Part 6 of 7:
Following Weeks
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Images 17 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Stretch. Always do different stretches. If your body is use to something for a long time, it won't give you an benefits. -
Images 18 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Gradually increase your time length. 5-15 seconds extra each day can help reach your goal. -
Images 19 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Eat a healthy snack. Try something different each day. -
Images 20 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Rest. Every three to four days to prevent muscle injuries.
Part 7 of 7:
After Achieving 3 Minutes
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Images 21 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Stretch. Stretching is still important, no matter which exercise you do. -
Images 22 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Decide whether you want to stop at three minutes or continue trying to get a longer time. If you choose to stop at three minutes, do the plank at least every two days so you can maintain that time. -
Images 23 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Remember that resting is important. Even after achieving three minutes, rest every three to four days. -
Images 24 of How to Perform the Plank Pose for 3 Minutes Congratulate yourself. Three minutes is a long time and to be able to achieve that is amazing.
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