24/08/2025
Fix Your Plank Form — Your Spine Will Thank You! 🧠💪
Most people think planks are all about building abs — but the truth is, plank posture directly affects your spine and back health. Done right, it’s one of the most powerful exercises to stabilize your core, protect your lower back, and build postural strength.
However, when done with bad form — like letting your hips sag or lifting your head too high — you’re putting unnecessary stress on your lumbar spine, neck, and shoulders. That’s not just ineffective… it can actually worsen back pain over time.
✅ A proper plank:
Activates your deep core (transverse abdominis)
Strengthens the muscles that stabilize your spine (including the multifidus and erector spinae)
Engages your glutes to reduce load on the lower back
Teaches full-body alignment and awareness
❌ A sloppy plank:
Lets your hips sag, compressing your lower back
Leaves your abs disengaged, forcing your spine to take the load
Overextends your neck, increasing tension in your upper back
If you’ve been doing planks without results — or worse, with discomfort — it’s time to fix the fundamentals.
Your core and back will feel stronger, more supported, and more pain-free with just a few tweaks.
📌 Save this post to remember the key adjustments
👣 Align your head, tighten your glutes, brace your core
⏳ Start with 20–30 seconds and build up gradually
👇 Have you been doing your planks right or wrong? Comment below.
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