Plank question

[skully]

Hello!

I have one simple question is being in a push-up position is also considered as plank, and does it work the muslces as does the one with elbows?

I tend to find staying up in the push up position a lot easier than the traditional way of it.


Any thoughts?

Thanks!

[fitoverforty]

is being in a push-up position is also considered as plank

Yes, it is a considered a plank. The push-up plank uses the arms more, so it will test your arm strength more but uses less of core strength - which is why is may feel easier on the core. The forearm plank obviously uses less arm strength, but is more horizontal and uses the core muscles more - so to me it feels harder, and I think a better option for core strength training. Hope this helps answer your question.

[skully]

lol then its prettty obvious upper body has more strenght than core and legs! Bummerrrrrrrrrr

[JBesson]

Using the"pushup" plank can be a great way to increase the level of difficulty if you transition to a side plank. This will help to reinforce the conditioning of your core.