You Should Do This: RKC Plank

Remember Planking? The internet meme from circa 2010. "Planking is a photo fad which involves lying face down with arms to the sides in unusual public spaces, photographing the scene and sharing the image online. In form, it bears striking resemblance to the Lying Down Game, a similar photo fad that became popular among UK Facebook users in 2010." -Know Your Meme Yeah, well, neither does anyone else. But it happened. Basically, what you did was lay, face down, flat as a board, on something. Got it on Flickr from Pat Hayes That was "Planking". Yes, its pretty different from a Plank exercise, but not really. 8 Hours, 1 Minute As far as I can tell that's … [Read more...]

You Should Do This: Stir The Pot

  How do I Preface This? It's tough, because, Stir The Pot is most definitely in the running and may, in fact be, the greatest core exercise known to mankind. The problem(s) are two-fold: It's too advanced for most people (lots of digging elbows, overarched backs, drooping hips). The focus is too often on speed of movement (just get through the reps). The focus should be on: Creating TENSION, holding the plank position, the whole time. Being SMOOTH and controlled, never rushing or relaxing. What Makes Stir The Pot So Special?  It works ALL aspects and functions of the core, anti- extension, flexion, rotation, with one movement. "True … [Read more...]