Contracting your
muscles against stationary resistance is called plank exercise. They are famous
constituent of isometric training. This is the reason that plank exercises are
frequently recommended for persons who are recovering from some type of injury
or are in a phase of reconditioning. These exercises are very reliable for
improving the energy flow between your upper and lower body. They are also
highly beneficial in building up of strength. Unlike some other isometric exercises,
plank exercises are well known for their benefits in improving the multiple
elements of your fitness as well as your general health.
Some of the
plank exercise benefits are:
·
Strength
These exercise help in improving the strength of your lower body,
upper body and midsection. This gain in strength is usually on the front of the
body. Plank exercise also gives immense strength to the muscles which are in
the inner core of your body and support your joints. The inner and outer
abdominal are formed by, rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis, and these
provide the primary support needed while doing plank exercise. These obliques
in the abdominal part of your body also give stability to the plank position
isometrically. These stabilizer muscles can be divided into two groups; upper
body stabilizers and lower body stabilizers. Pectoral and serratus muscles come
in the category of upper body stabilizers and quadriceps, Sertorius comes in
the category of lower body stabilizers.
·
Flexibility
The flexibility in the posterior muscles is increased throughout the
body by doing plank exercises. Several muscles near your shoulder blades,
collarbone and shoulder are stretched with the expansion of your shoulder
griddle while doing these exercises. The hamstrings which are present on the
back of your thighs are stretched when you try to lengthen your legs as much as
possible while pushing front portion of your thigh upwards. There are plank
exercises which you can do to increase the flexibility of your feet and toes.
·
Aesthetic
As by doing plank exercises the posture of your body is dramatically
improved and so they also provide the aesthetic benefits to your body and
better your appearance. These exercises stabilize the muscles which support
your hips and spine. If someone is suffering from deficiency in their posture
than plank exercises can help them immensely in recovering from those
deficiencies. There are several deficiencies which happen due to flexor
weaknesses or abdominal weaknesses that can be cured by plank exercises.
·
Mental
Plank exercises can also help you in improving your mood. Several
times stress happens due to the stiffness in muscles due to your daily routine
and plank exercises help you in easing out these muscles, thus resulting in
less stress. While doing your work, if you have to sit on a chair for several
hours then it could result in stiffness of your legs. If while working your shoulders are always
bending down then stiffness can occur there also. In both these situations plank
exercises can help immensely.
Conclusion
Plank exercises
have several benefits and thus doing them regularly will make you fall in love
with hem. As with the help of these exercises you will become happier, stronger
and calmer in your life. In short these exercises will make you a better
person.
