Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes

This is a challenge for those of you looking to put your abdominal strength to the test. The plank pose is a great exercise to work those abdominal muscles and will build endurance in your back and stabilizer muscles –Check this site out http://www.ehow.com/way_5189133_plank-exercise-routine.html for more info on the benefits. Hold the plank for 5 minutes or longer maintaining correct posture to complete this challenge. For a great demo of the plank pose visit: http://www.exercise4weightloss.com/transverse-abdominal-exercises.html#plank_pose . This challenge is more difficult than it looks, so if you cannot complete it first time, practice every day slowly building up your time... Good luck :-)

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From Aga D

“Very hard to hold for 5 min. 3 min was the longest time I managed to hold this position for until today ;-) feeling great! Good luck to everyone who is taking this challenge!”

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Karen W only managed 2 mins today, although I had just done a 9mile run beforehand.

Newquay, GB • 9:46 GMT, 9 Jun 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Beki J I haven't put a lot of effort into this yet, but I did hold it for 3 mins 35 the other week, so not too far to go :) I will get back on the case!

Hull, GB • 3:14 GMT, 9 Jun 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Russ B encouraged this.

Impressive Beki! Well done :)

Russ B • 3:22 GMT, 9 Jun 2013 • Encourage

thanks :)

Beki J • 3:23 GMT, 9 Jun 2013 • Encourage

Steve S Today was the day! Was able to complete a 5 min. plank. Did it with my daughter who also finished the five minutes.

Hartford, US • 9:33 GMT, 7 Jun 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Steve M, Anya M and 3 othersSteve M, Anya M, Eunice Y, Shona W and Beki J encouraged this.

Aleka G 3

1:31 GMT, 26 May 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Russ B and Maria C encouraged this.

Spencer H Held the plank for two minutes

12:03 GMT, 10 May 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Maria C encouraged this.

Shawn J 5:03 mins. Ouch

Ipswich, GB • 8:27 GMT, 9 May 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Maria C encouraged this.

Alessandro T 3 mins

Roma, IT • 10:07 GMT, 6 May 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Maria C encouraged this.

Jenn D 3:10 today... form was getting compromised around 3 minutes though. Trying to hold an extra 5 seconds every day. Completing other abdominal workouts is making this more challenging since I'm always a bit sore when I come at this one. Will keep going though!

New Orleans, US • 1:54 GMT, 27 Apr 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Sherry H, Eunice Y and 1 otherSherry H, Eunice Y and Maria C encouraged this.

Daniel H to hold a proper plank for 5mins is near impossible. form will be comprimised

Hamilton, NZ • 8:56 GMT, 23 Apr 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Danna K encouraged this.

Shawn J 4 mins

Ipswich, GB • 4:16 GMT, 19 Apr 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Danna K, Jenn D and 1 otherDanna K, Jenn D and Maria C encouraged this.

Shawn J 4 mins

Ipswich, GB • 4:14 GMT, 19 Apr 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Danna K encouraged this.

Steve S 4 min 10 seconds. I will not give up on this.

Hartford, US • 2:21 GMT, 19 Apr 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Joe 4 and Danna K encouraged this.

Shawn J Managed 2 mins. Try again in two days, it was just after 50 crunches challenge that's my excuse away.

Ipswich, GB • 4:25 GMT, 17 Apr 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Jenn D encouraged this.

I'm finding my problem is similar. I'm doing other ABD intensive exercises before this one. We're just making it even harder on ourselves to complete this one.

Jenn D • 1:56 GMT, 27 Apr 2013 • Encourage

Find it hard fitting everything in, I've currently got 50 pull ups in one hit app going on, 100 press ups in one hit challenge this on top of my daily weight training, by no means near completion on either of these. Taking to much on maybe. Will stick with the challenges ( I will complete )

Shawn J • 11:24 GMT, 15 May 2013 • Encourage

Jenn D encouraged this.

Ken H Slightly shaky at the end. Not so good, plans will now have to be altered to include better core work. All good to find out :)

11:11 GMT, 12 Apr 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Jasmin S fun fun....

Otterburn Park, CA • 10:36 GMT, 11 Apr 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Marko M and Galoui B encouraged this.

Galoui B 5 mn today but it doesn't count because I did it in the "1 month plank challenge"

Lorraine, FR • 5:28 GMT, 11 Apr 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Galoui B 4 mn

Lorraine, FR • 8:00 GMT, 3 Apr 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Jenn D encouraged this.

Bekkie R And so far Plank time: 1 minute.

Rockford, US • 7:48 GMT, 3 Apr 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Mathieu B and Jenn D encouraged this.

Bec G 2.5 mins today, working my way to the 5 min mark!

Melbourne, AU • 9:18 GMT, 26 Mar 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Magnus E, Jd W and 2 othersMagnus E, Jd W, Juan C and Jenn D encouraged this.

Corrinne B Gonna try this again.

Cheadle, GB • 9:40 GMT, 25 Mar 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Ana A I can barely hold it a minute. This is going to be hard.

Ciudad Obregón, MX • 6:36 GMT, 25 Mar 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Murray S Finally nailed this one. Burning abs!!!!!

Wingham, CA • 11:53 GMT, 17 Mar 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Eunice Y encouraged this.

Awesome!!! Well done, Murray :))

Eunice Y • 12:36 GMT, 18 Mar 2013 • Encourage

Thanks

Murray S • 12:48 GMT, 18 Mar 2013 • Encourage

Eunice Y encouraged this.

Chris M still stuck at 3 minutes.
grr

Aberdeen, GB • 9:28 GMT, 8 Mar 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Carol Ann B encouraged this.

Keep going Chris!

Carol Ann B • 9:36 GMT, 8 Mar 2013 • Encourage

Murray S Getting close. Can hold for just over 4 minutes now.

Wingham, CA • 2:09 GMT, 8 Mar 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Aaron J logged some Fitness & Training training on 1 Mar
3:00 plank

Anchorage, US • 11:15 GMT, 1 Mar 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Victoria C, Michele H and 2 othersVictoria C, Michele H, Maria G and Anne T encouraged this.

Andrew W any challenge that makes you burn has to be a good one ;) 5 min plank job done ;)

5:03 GMT, 27 Feb 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Leigh L encouraged this.

Natalia C Did this a couple months ago with my CFSF family. If one person dropped, we all had to do 30 burpees. NOBODY dropped! Gonna do this as part of my warm up today.

Clarksville, US • 12:30 GMT, 26 Feb 2013 • In the Hold the plank pose for 5 minutes Challenge

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Shahril I, Zachary S and 2 othersShahril I, Zachary S, Steve H and Richard H encouraged this.