cause soreness in the neck<\/a> and upper back between the shoulder blades. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBreath Holding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n As with any exercise, it\u2019s important to breathe, but so many people think that planking translates to breath holding. Failure to breathe during a plank can cause you to engage other muscles instead of your core muscles. This means that you won\u2019t get the most out of your plank because you\u2019ll be focusing on the wrong muscle groups. Use the breath as a constant and you\u2019ll find that controlled breathing contributes to a more effective plank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Planking Too Long<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Plank challenges are some of the most popular workout challenges on social media. Most of them start with short plank holds, but the planking time increases with each passing day or week, depending on the challenge. According to fitness experts, it\u2019s not beneficial to hold a plank for eternity. In fact, holding a plank for minutes on end is not proper plank practice. Planking too long inevitably leads to bad form, including many of the previously mentioned mistakes. Performing any exercise with bad form is not good for the body, so release the plank hold if you feel that your form is suffering.<\/p>\n
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