Planks have become increasingly popular in the world of exercise and rehab. “How much you bench?” is now replaced with “how long you plank?”.
For the first time ever a highly regarded spinal surgeon specifically prescribed “Plank exercise” for a patient with severe and chronic back pain.
Are Planks the greatest exercise for trunk stability and controlling back pain?
What determines the quality and therefore benefit of a plank exercise. Position? (I would say so), muscle recruitment patterns? (absolutely), Duration (not so much!)
Huge kudos to Mao Weidong. He displayed remarkable strength, endurance and mental focus. Back pain?
