Planks, Part 1: The 2-Minute Plank

In this first of 3 video installments, Adam Fawcett of Vibrant Fitness demonstrates best practices in plank technique.

Planks are extremely effective for functional core conditioning. Here are 5 benefits of doing planks:

1. Flatter Belly
2. Reduce, Prevent, or even Eliminate Back Pain
3. Practice Good Body Mechanics
4. Improve Posture and Balance
5. Prepare for More Complex and Interesting Functional Core Exercises

Additional videos in this series:

Planks, Part 2: The Finer Points of Planking Form

Planks, Part 3: Progressions and Tricks