Iso-Abs - Prone

Difficulty Level :  Beginner   
Muscle Group(s) :  Core
Modality :  Stability
Progressions :  1 Arm in Air   

Benefits :Core stabilization.

Pre-Requisites :
Client shall be educated in diaphragmatic breathing.
Core/glute activation.
Flat back/neutral spine alignment.

Preparation :

Assume a prone position with elbows bent and closed fists positioned under your shoulders.


Movement :

Draw your lower abdomen inward toward your spine.
In optimal postural alignment tighten buttocks and lift body up onto forearms.
While maintaining the abdominal draw-in contraction, hold optimal alignment for 15 SECONDS and repeat
10 times.
Your spine should be in a neutral position from cervical to lumbar and your glutes should remain tight without
compensatory motion.
Keep chin tucked in.
Reduce time if necessary.  Form is more important than how long or how much!
Counter
January Fit Move
Try the Iso-Abs-Prone.  This move works the stabilizers in the abdominals.  Be sure to
fire your glute muscles.  If it is too difficult drop to your knees shortening your plank.