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I surprised myself by winning a plank competition today, without any practise or buildup getting to nearly 4 mins before the other guy gave up complaining of back pain. 4 mins is pretty good... for the other guy, my son, 7yo!

So, can you beat a 7 year old?


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 8:11 pm
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Yes, but you'd get arrested.


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 8:13 pm
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Yep. Blew in her face until she collapsed with the giggles. Only took me about 30 seconds.


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 8:17 pm
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Planking?

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Posted : 07/02/2016 8:18 pm
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Kryton earlier...

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Posted : 07/02/2016 8:56 pm
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4 mins is just getting started! My nephew (funnily enough, also 7 at the time) was boasting that he can hold a plank for longer than his Dad while we were camping last year. I asked him how long he managed and he said 10 mins.
I bet him 50p that he wouldn't manage 10 mins.....and he only bloody did it! He was pretty wobbly towards the end but it seemed churlish to call him out on his form....!

I didn't realise but when he finished, he snuck back to his tent and was in tears because it hurt so much! He's a stubborn sod...! Endeed up giving him 60p I was so impressed.

I reckon I can do about 3 mins if I really had to.....


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 8:59 pm
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What's with all this child Willy waving.. Feels a bit wrong. :$

Also 10min plank, WTF thats mega impressive if it was a proper one.


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 9:01 pm
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I do reps of 3x3 during Mon/Tue/Wed.. Can't say I like it that much, if at all.


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 9:01 pm
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Any longer than 2 minutes is just a waste....... 😉


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 9:05 pm
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Friends 8(?) year old son did 25mins the other day. Think he got bored in the end.


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 9:05 pm
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Planker?


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 9:08 pm
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Any longer than 2 minutes is just a waste....

He's not worng - if you're comfy after a minute, change the leverage & work on your extended plank. When you can do that so you're barely off the ground it's time for Lalanne press-ups:


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 10:39 pm
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Yup you're a plank alright.


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 10:41 pm
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I quite like plank pyramids.. I got up to a coupla minutes at one point.. 😳

My lil bro was a dab hand at planche push ups when he was a teenager, but then cider and darts took over and he's knackered sitting in an armchair these days


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 10:47 pm
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Most people i know recon ive been a massive plank for at least 30 years......


 
Posted : 07/02/2016 10:48 pm
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Posted : 08/02/2016 10:44 am
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8 minutes in and im still going.


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 10:47 am
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How long can you Plank for?

6.62607004081818181 x10 to the power of minus 34 seconds.


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 10:49 am
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change the leverage & work on your extended plank

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Posted : 08/02/2016 10:51 am
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I get up to 2 mins, whereas the missus will do 10.

She holds the record at our local circuit class for it.


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 10:51 am
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He's not worng - if you're comfy after a minute, change the leverage & work on your extended plank. When you can do that so you're barely off the ground it's time for Lalanne press-ups:

Well, that's just had me laying on the floor like a fish for a couple of minutes


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 10:55 am
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There are degrees of planking:

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Posted : 08/02/2016 10:55 am
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Gave up after 25 minutes


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 11:06 am
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I find the biggest problem is the mindtalk - it's so boring I brain says stop!

(even after 30 seconds!)


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 11:22 am
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People have been calling me a plank since about 1982. You do the math.


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 11:24 am
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10 days ago i managed 35 seconds, last night i did 90 seconds. What do i win?


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 11:39 am
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I can reverse plank for hours.


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 11:57 am
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for those moments when standard planks just aren't enough. Manly.

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Posted : 08/02/2016 12:05 pm
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I can only do about 2 minutes. Weak abs.


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 12:12 pm
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I can hold a front lever for 30 seconds, planking is for girls. 😉


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 12:25 pm
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I thought planking was all about where you do it - not for how long.

I love to plank in the shower, also before I go to bed (I seem to sleep well afterwards)... Somethines I plank in public but it feels a bit wrong.... 😀


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 12:32 pm
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Somethines I plank in public but it feels a bit wrong....

Danger Plank, innit!


 
Posted : 08/02/2016 12:33 pm

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