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Here's how you can ace Malaika Arora's plank challenge
Updated On: 30 March, 2021 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Anindita Paul
Actor and fitness buff Malaika Arora’s #plankchallenge has inspired many to try it. Here’s how to nail it
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Malaika Arora’s plank challenge combines several variants of plank-based exercises. Pic/Instagram
As any fitness enthusiast will tell you, planks are among the most effective but also the most strenuous part of a workout. So when actor Malaika Arora recently posted a video of a plank challenge, which saw her fusing different types of plank-based exercises into a fun exercise routine, fitness lovers were quick to take notice.
In addition to being a great way to show off your versatility of movement and inspiring you to get active, the challenge can also make for a comprehensive routine, as it uses movements across the body. “As a warm up, it engages your core, prepares your arms and legs to take tension, and raises your heart rate. You could also use this to end your workout - here, perform one rep of each movement to the beat of the music (Arora uses a remix of Your Body by Cat Dealers), progressing to two reps of each movement. Keep progressing to your limit. You could try this challenge every few days, making sure you get to a higher rep range,” suggests Avinash Mansukhani, fitness trainer and founder of Fight The Sunrise Fitness. Yoga instructor Rashika Chellwani adds, “Planks strengthen your back, which is essential for all types of workouts including yoga and HIIT. They work your entire body, from your wrists to shoulders and chest, core and back to your glutes and leg muscles — thus, they improve your overall stability and balance.”
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