I'm a personal trainer — I replaced standard planks with this gymnastics exercise for clients over 50 for 3 reasons
It doesn’t just strengthen your core; it also works your shoulders, arms, wrists, quads, hips and glutes.I've been including them in place of standard planks for a few months now, especially for my clients over 50 who want to build a strong core and reduce back pain. Here's how to do it, and why I recommend giving it a shot next time you hit the gym.How to do gymnastics planksOne of the best yoga mats is handy but not essential. Your shoulders should pass in front of your fingertipsAvoid dropping your hips, arching your back, or pushing your butt up to the skyHold.
- ▪It doesn’t just strengthen your core; it also works your shoulders, arms, wrists, quads, hips and glutes.I've been including them in place of standard planks for a few months now, especially for my clients over 50 who want to build a strong
- ▪Here's how to do it, and why I recommend giving it a shot next time you hit the gym.How to do gymnastics planksOne of the best yoga mats is handy but not essential.
- ▪Your shoulders should pass in front of your fingertipsAvoid dropping your hips, arching your back, or pushing your butt up to the skyHold.
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Wellness Fitness Workouts I'm a personal trainer — I replaced standard planks with this gymnastics exercise for clients over 50 for 3 reasons Opinion By Sam Hopes Published 25 September 2026 3 min read You can level up the standard high plank with this gymnastics variation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The best plank variations depend on you and your body, but of all the ones I've tried over the years, the gymnastics plank is still my favorite for building stability, endurance, and strength.
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