If you are relatively fit, how long can you hold a plank?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Probably 90 seconds. But I'm not crazy fit, I'm actually overweight but I do a lot of plates. I might make it to 2 minutes if needed. 39/F.

Lol pilates!!! I also do a lot of plates, hence the overweight!

[Anonymous]

59, male.

Normal is 6 to 8 minutes. If I get challenged, 15. My record is 21.

[Anonymous]

No idea, I’ve done 5 minutes, but could do more with an elbow plank. I would stop sooner with a straight arm plank because I have a bad elbow and would regret it. I’ve always had a strong core and shoulders. 40 y/o and a former swimmer who does a lot of yoga now.

[Anonymous]

We are all losers.

Almost 10 . . . hours!

https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a44106661/world-record-longest-abdominal-plank-josef-salek/

[Anonymous]

57M I always do them at the end of workouts so I am not sure how long. I have done 2 mins at the end of the workout so I think 5-7 if I was fresh and people were watching.

[Anonymous]

High plank or low plank?

[Anonymous]

I just did this for the first time in my life and made it past 2 minutes, probably could have done 3 if you held a gun to my head. They look easier than they are when you Google “plank!”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just did this for the first time in my life and made it past 2 minutes, probably could have done 3 if you held a gun to my head. They look easier than they are when you Google “plank!”

45f

[Anonymous]

I am not fit at the moment (postpartum with diastasis recti). 37. Just did the first plank I’ve done in a long time for 1 minute. Im a yoga teacher so in general accustomed to planks and can hold them longer…when not postpartum

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A plank should ALWAYS be challenging because a plank shouldn't be about how long you can stay in this position. You should be digging your elbows and toes in and squeezing. If you can hold a plank for more than 30 seconds this way, you aren't squeezing hard enough. Squeeze!!!

This may be correct but: no. I do planks out of obligation only and no way am I going to make it harder for myself.

But, when you just try to hold for a minute or two or whatever, I'm sure your form towards the end is poor and you aren't getting all the benefits. Plus, squeeze and get done in 20-30 seconds instead of 1-2 minutes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And add your age.

46 easily 3 minutes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:59, male.

Normal is 6 to 8 minutes. If I get challenged, 15. My record is 21.

Are you a little midget?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:High plank or low plank?

This is a good question. I assumed a plank was always low - on forearms. I think I could prob hold a high plank a lot longer (I’m the 2min PP)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A plank should ALWAYS be challenging because a plank shouldn't be about how long you can stay in this position. You should be digging your elbows and toes in and squeezing. If you can hold a plank for more than 30 seconds this way, you aren't squeezing hard enough. Squeeze!!!

This may be correct but: no. I do planks out of obligation only and no way am I going to make it harder for myself.

Who obliges you to do planks?

[Anonymous]

1minute low plank.
45. Hasn't changed in over a decade.
Not in great shape.