Everyone talks about Planking but the rules of the game (the Planking-Rules) aren’t very well known. We’re not going to give you a planking lecture, simply show you a few examples so that you can see what Planking isn’t. (And when I say it’s not, it’s NOT.)
For Planking, it’s important to have good posture as well as physical strength. Without good posture, you’re already compromising your Planking attempts. So take note: no physical strength, no Planking! Get back to your press-ups and sit-ups! Your body must be well balanced and have a clear centre of gravity. A decent six-pack’s not a bad idea either.
In Planking, it’s not just your body which needs to be in a good position. Your arms must also be pressed against your body. The arms in this photo unfortunately disappear into the roses. The face too, in Planking, should be looking downwards so that the body is in a perfect line from head to toe. This photo has been taken at a bad angle! Half the body is hidden so even if the Planking effect was 100%, it would be pointless because you can’t see it… What a waste!
Don’t confuse Planking with relaxed sun bathing or a post-lunch snooze. Planking positions lying on your back do not count! So, dear Planking-friend, keep your cameras in your bags and wait until it’s really worth it before taking a photo!
