“I held a plank every day for a month – here’s how much core strength progress I made”

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Strong Women


“I held a plank every day for a month – here’s how much core strength progress I made”

By Hollie Richardson

8 months ago

9 min read

When it comes to core strength, planks are the ultimate exercise. Within seconds of getting into position, you’re shaking, sweating and dreaming of being anywhere else but on that mat. So why would anyone bother to sign up for a month-long plank challenge… that involves planking for a total of five minutes a day? Well, writer Hollie Richardson has done exactly that – planning for 30 days – in a bid to build a stronger core. Here’s how she got on.


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