What is the difference between a front plank and a crunch?

The crunch is a dynamic movement. It’s a spinal flexion – a forward bend of the spine. The plank is a static hold. An isometric contraction of the muscles of the spine .

The crunch is a dynamic movement. It’s a spinal flexion – a forward bend of the spine. The plank is a static hold. An isometric contraction of the muscles of the spine .

Slowly lift your entire torso off the floor or mat, maintaining a stiff torso and legs . Avoid any arching (sagging) in your low back, hiking (upwards) in your hips or bending in the knees. Avoid shrugging your shoulder and keep your shoulders positioned directly over your elbows with your palms facing down.

Slowly lift your entire torso off the floor or mat, maintaining a stiff torso and legs . Avoid any arching (sagging) in your low back, hiking (upwards) in your hips or bending in the knees. Avoid shrugging your shoulder and keep your shoulders positioned directly over your elbows with your palms facing down.

The plank strengthens your spine, your rhomboids and trapezius, and your abdominal muscles , which naturally result in a strong posture as they grow in strength. Developing your posture can improve on a number of ailments, and prevent the onset of other ones. Good posture means you’re keeping your bones aligned.

The plank strengthens your spine, your rhomboids and trapezius, and your abdominal muscles , which naturally result in a strong posture as they grow in strength. Developing your posture can improve on a number of ailments, and prevent the onset of other ones. Good posture means you’re keeping your bones aligned.