After discussing what our next challenge should be with my partner in crime, Lindsay, we agreed on doing a plank challenge and incorporating push-ups in there as well. The plank is the best exercise to strengthen your core, which is a huge aspect of being able to do a handstand. Your core is a complex series of muscles that include your entire body, minus your legs, head and arms.
There are tons of plank variations that challenge all the major muscle groups. By strengthening these muscles you will not only become stronger but help prevent injury. Planks require no equipment, machines and you don't have to be in exercise attire to perform one. This means you have no excuse to not participate in this challenge with us!
Push ups also help strengthen your abs, along with building lean arms and shoulders. Push-ups are also excuse free as they do not require equipment either. I'm currently developing the challenge and will be posting more information after Christmas. I hope that each of you give this challenge a try. You have no excuse not to!
xoxo,
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