High Plank Clocks

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• High Plank Clocks, also known as Plank Clocks or Plank Rotations, are a core-strengthening exercise that builds stability and endurance in your abdominal muscles, shoulders, and lower back. It's a variation of the traditional high plank exercise that adds a rotational component.

  Here's how you perform High Plank Clocks:

  1. Starting Position: Begin in a high plank position, also known as the top of a push-up position. Your hands should be directly under your shoulders, and your body should form a straight line from head to heels. Engage your core muscles to maintain stability.

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  3. Rotation: Lift one hand off the ground and rotate your torso to that side, extending your arm straight up towards the ceiling. Your body will pivot on the opposite hand and the edges of your feet. Imagine you are pointing to a number on a clock face that is above your shoulder.

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  5. Return to Center: Bring your raised hand back to the ground and return to the high plank position.

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  7. Repeat on the Other Side: Lift the opposite hand off the ground and rotate your torso to the other side, again extending your arm straight up.

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  9. Continue Alternating: Alternate sides, mimicking the motion of a clock's minute hand moving around the clock face. Keep your core engaged and your body stable throughout the movement.

  Tips for performing High Plank Clocks:

  • Maintain a straight line from head to heels throughout the exercise.
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  • Keep your hips and shoulders square to the ground as you rotate.
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  • Engage your core muscles to prevent your hips from sagging or twisting.
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  • Focus on controlled, deliberate movements rather than speed.
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  • Breathe steadily throughout the exercise.

  High Plank Clocks are a challenging exercise that can help improve your core strength, stability, and rotational control. As with any exercise, it's important to use proper form and start with a level of difficulty that matches your fitness level. If you're new to this exercise, you might want to begin with regular high planks before attempting the rotational variation. Always consult a fitness professional or healthcare provider before starting a new exercise routine, especially if you have any underlying health conditions or concerns.