Have 6 Minutes? Do This Core Test ...

Hey there,

Want an easy way to test your core strength and endurance? Let's do it!

Proper form is EVRYTHING in this test, so before you start, make sure you know how to get into (and hold!) a perfect plank position.

You can get a form check from an experienced coach who can walk you though it, but a DIY way is to set up a video camera before you do the test so that you can see your form yourself.

Your Only Goal

Hold your perfect plank as long as possible.

The Details:

1. Get into a forearm plank position, so that your upper body weight is supported by your elbows and your legs by your toes. You can get into this position by lying on the floor on your stomach, and then pushing your body up so that your elbows are on the floor below your shoulders, and your forearms are extending straigth out in front of you (hands not touching).
2. Your hips should be off the floor, so that your body forms a straigth line from your head to your heels - your face should be looking toward the flooor.
3. As soon as you get into this position, start a timer, and hold your plank as long as you can with good form. Dont' let your hips rise or fal or your shoulders hunch or sag. Also, be sure to breathe!

Your test is done when your form starts to suffer.

The scoring criteria

• Less than 15 seconds - very poor
• 15-30 seconds - poor
• 30-60 seconds - below average
• 1-2 minutes - average
• 2-4 minutes - abover average
• 4-6 minutes - very good
• longer than 6 minutes - excellent/elite

How did you do?

Committed to your health,

Francois, MES, CES, CLT, CBT

CEO | Chief Medical & Cancer Exercise Specialist

Oh, if you are new to exercise or just starting into exercise again, please speak with your health care professional before trying this test or any other health test, exercise, and even nutrition/supplement program, so to reduce risk of injury.

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