2016
Search results
7,968 Followers, 3,110 Following, 435 Posts - Matthew C. Harling PT CSC (@matthewc.harling) on Instagram: "Master Trainer, Strength Coach & Jujitsu Enthusiast Walk By Faith Not by Sight".
- 8K
Creative Director. New Vision Productions. Aug 2016 - Present 7 years 6 months. New York, United States. Film edit and market content. Personal Trainer. Crunch Fitness.
- 210
- 211
- New Vision Productions
- New York, United States
Matthew Harling. Actor: Let Them Have Their Way. Matthew was born in September of 1990 ion the East side of Buffalo NY. Growing up he took an interest in martial arts starting with Taekwondo moving into boxing & other art forms including jujitsu.
- Actor, Director, Writer
- Matthew Harling
Matt Harling, Go Global Advisor. As a frequent traveller and dual-citizen of Canada and the United Kingdom, I am well aware of some of the unique challenges and obstacles that students may encounter both when considering whether to go and while on exchange.
- What Muscles Do Planks Work?
- How to Do A Plank: Step-By-Step Instructions For Beginners
- Common Planking Mistakes
- How Long Should You Hold A Plank?
- How Often Should Beginners Do Planks?
- 6 Other Plank Variations For Beginners
- Benefits of Planking
Planks are a full-body workout that recruits multiple muscles at once, including your arms, shoulders, upper back, hamstrings, glutes, and, of course, your core. Strengthening your core isn’t just useful for holding longer planks but also for better posture and improved protection against lower back pain and injuries. Planks also help you build fun...
Here, Crunch Fitness master trainer Matthew Harling, CPT, CSC, CES, shares beginner-friendly instructions on how to do a plank. 1. Lie face down on a mat. 2. Push upon your elbows and extend your legs, making sure your back is straight and your hips are level. 3. Look directly at the ground in front of you so your neck stays in line with your spine...
If you’ve already committed to adding planks to your workout (or a 30-day plank challenge), you want to make sure you’re doing them properly. Otherwise, you won’t make the most of the move and, ultimately, waste your time. Here are a few common mistakes that trainers have witnessed when people do planks and tips on how to fix them.
According to Kristina Ewing, CPT, a trainer at Rumble Boxing, there is no correct amount of time to hold a plank. The key is building up your stamina over time by increasing the length of time as you get stronger—and yes, you can expect your whole body to shake during a plankin the beginning. You might want to start by holding your plank for five s...
“When it comes to planks, you want frequency,” says Merenini, with the caveat: “[Doing planks] daily would be excessive for a beginner.” She says that you can opt to do planks three times a week at most to help you build up your stamina without it being overwhelming.
1. Straight-arm planks
Straight-arm planks are a variation that calls you to be on your hands rather than your elbows or forearms while performing the movement—and while it can be harder on your wrists, it is much easier on the core. How to do a straight-arm plank: 1. Push up on your hands and extend your legs. 2. Hold your body in a straight line from your head to your feet. 3. Keep your gaze on the floor directly in front of you, making sure to engage your core and glutes.
2. Side planks
Once you’ve nailed planks for beginners and you want to kick the challenge level up a notch, give side planks a try. “Side planks are great for the obliques,” Ewing says. How to do a side plank: 1. Stack your shoulders directly over your elbow. 2. “Make sure your hips are directly in line with one another and lift them up off the ground,” says Ewing. 3. “Finally, [stack your feet] one on top of the other, or staggered (one in front of the other) for more support,” she says.
3. Reverse planks
For those who have reached the advanced category, Ewing says reverse planks are a great full-body move that works the shoulders, core, and glutes. How to do a reverse plank: 1. Lay down flat on your back. 2. Place your hands directly under your hips. 3. Push up so your chest is facing up. The goal: “You should be one long line from head to toe by maintaining your hips high and core engaged,” Ewing says.
1. Tightens and strengthens core
So why do planks? For one, planks help tighten and strengthen the core, aka your abs, like no other move. Having a strong core is essential for, well, everything. Ewing notes a strong core makes doing physical activities such as weightlifting, boxing, and training in general possible.
2. Helps strengthen your push-ups
Ewing says push-ups are often the exercise most people groan about during a workout because they’re tough. Planks are a good transition exercise to help work your way up to proper push-ups because they help strengthen the chest and shoulders. “Focus on shoulders stacked over wrists, elbows locked in tight to the body, arms fully extended,” she says.
3. Improves posture
If you spend an ungodly amount of time hunched over a computer (same!), you’ll be happy to learn that beginner planks and plank variations help with posture and stretching. “Planks force us to elongate our muscles, and they can be used before and after your workouts to help release any tightness and pain from lactic acid build up in your muscles post workout,” Ewing says. You heard the experts, people. Get your plank on.
- Kells Mcphillips
Matthew C Harling. 101 likes. Actor, Model, Writer and lover of Lifting
View Matthew Harling’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members. GP Partner Bishop's Waltham Surgery · Experience: Bishops Waltham Surgery · Education:...
- Bishops Waltham Surgery
