Old Forum Improving Plank time

[NJBill]

What is an effective way of improving plank time?

Daily? GTG? The high tension planks? Increase duration for one or increase repetitions at a lower duration?

Thanks in advance.

- Bill

 

[Journeyman]

Why do you need to improve your plank time?

I'd say do standing rollouts or front levers (or progressions thereof) and then sit in a plank for one or two sets as long as possible. When you get bored, try one arm planks instead.

Alternatively, set a timer for 5 minutes and hold a plank for as much of that time as possible (again, after strength work that will have carryover).

 

[Pavel]

Bill, I would not bother.  Let swings and get-ups develop your midsection endurance and work planks for strength—10-15sec.

 

[NJBill]

Excellent. Thank you.