If You Can Hold a Plank This Long After 55, Your Core Strength Is Elite

If you want to bump up your strength game, add a dose of planks to your workout routine. When performing a plank, you hold a straight form from the top of your head to the bottom of your heels while resisting gravity. You engage your back, abs, shoulder, hip, and leg muscles at the same time. Planks are a stellar way to boost core strength and stability. We spoke with Coach Amanda Grimm, a UK Athletics certified Running Coach, qualified Personal Trainer, and We Run Coach for clients in the UK, US, and across the world, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science, to learn just how long you need to hold a plank after 55 to determine whether your core strength is elite.

This Plank Hold Time Signals “Elite” Core Strength

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