Forty years later and I NEVER regained my pre C-section core! Great articles so far Dr. Metzger!!!! And yes, I will reincorporate planks into the rotation.
Thanks for reading and commenting! The upright plank is simply “engaging your core.” I try to remember to do this when running so I don’t bend at the waist. Same for walking. If your core isn’t engaged, it is a set-up for back pain. Keeping your chest and shoulders “engaged” rather than loose-y goose-y while doing your planks will serve as an isometric stimulus and help with shoulder and chest strength.💪
Jun 26, 2022·edited Jun 26, 2022Liked by Ted Metzger, MD
Thanks for the message about the importance of core. But more than that, thanks for the huge smile to start my day with the pics of the two generations. Happy people indeed! 😍
Forty years later and I NEVER regained my pre C-section core! Great articles so far Dr. Metzger!!!! And yes, I will reincorporate planks into the rotation.
Thanks for reading and commenting! The upright plank is simply “engaging your core.” I try to remember to do this when running so I don’t bend at the waist. Same for walking. If your core isn’t engaged, it is a set-up for back pain. Keeping your chest and shoulders “engaged” rather than loose-y goose-y while doing your planks will serve as an isometric stimulus and help with shoulder and chest strength.💪
Thank you for planting the seed regarding an upright plank! I actually love planks.. easier on my shoulders than a push-up.
Great message and so well written and illustrated. Triathlon today makes me wonder why I don't do more planks instead!
Thanks for the inspiration
Nick
Spoken like a true yogi!
Thanks for reading. Happy times indeed.. Happy music for a happy Sunday!
Thanks for the message about the importance of core. But more than that, thanks for the huge smile to start my day with the pics of the two generations. Happy people indeed! 😍