{"id":15841,"date":"2021-01-17T19:44:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-17T19:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=15841"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"plank-calories-burned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/","title":{"rendered":"Plank Calories Burned: An Effective Exercise For Weight Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#What_Is_Planking\" >What Is Planking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Benefits_Of_Planking\" >Benefits Of Planking<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Reducing_The_Risk_Of_Injury\" >Reducing The Risk Of Injury<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Improving_Posture\" >Improving Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Shoulder_Strength\" >Shoulder Strength<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Better_Endurance\" >Better Endurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Planking_Strengthens_Your_Glutes\" >Planking Strengthens Your Glutes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Planking_Improves_Your_Flexibility\" >Planking Improves Your Flexibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Planking_Engages_Various_Muscles\" >Planking Engages Various Muscles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#How_To_Do_A_Plank_6\" >How To Do A Plank (6)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#How_Many_Calories_Are_Burned_In_A_1_Min_Plank\" >How Many Calories Are Burned In A 1 Min Plank?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Planking_Variations\" >Planking Variations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Plank_Bird_Dog\" >Plank Bird Dog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Plank_Jack_With_Chest_Tap\" >Plank Jack With Chest Tap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#Final_Thought\" >Final Thought<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/plank-calories-burned\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plank exercises are trashed by some as boring while praised by others as incredibly effective. This article will clarify the effectiveness of planking exercises in terms of muscle engagement and, most importantly, calorie burn. The plank may help you get a killer core and improve your posture, but is it the best choice for weight loss? The number of plank calories burned explains the weight loss utility of this widespread yet notoriously controversial exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plank_Calories_Burned\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plank_Calories_Burned\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Planking\"><\/span>What Is Planking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planking is the foundation of many effective training plans. Once you&#8217;ve mastered planking, you can move on to exercises like push-ups and mountain climbers. Planking is one of the most effective <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/core-exercises-for-seniors\/\">core exercises<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong core muscles are essential to your body. These muscles are located in your midsection, and are used in almost any movement. You use your core muscles while shopping at the grocery store and even while simply maintaining proper posture. Strong <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/core-structural-exercises\/\">core muscles<\/a> are imperative for your training progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planking targets the rectus abdominis and transversus abdominis, the muscles which support your back and spine, and, as a result, prevent back pain. Besides this, they are exactly the muscles that make up your perfect 6-pack (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/292578\/7-things-that-will-happen-when-you-do-planking-exercise-every-day\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to your core muscles, planking also engages your neck, biceps, and shoulders. Here are some benefits of incorporating planking into your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/leg-workouts-with-dumbbells\/\">workout<\/a> routine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/292578\/7-things-that-will-happen-when-you-do-planking-exercise-every-day\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/13730480-weight-loss-common-obstacles-noom\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/planks-for-beginners\/\">Planks For Beginners: Put Your Core Strength To The Test<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plank_Calories_Burned\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33050 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"plank calories burned\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Planking\"><\/span>Benefits Of Planking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reducing_The_Risk_Of_Injury\"><\/span>Reducing The Risk Of Injury<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planking is an <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/full-body-workout-everyday\/\">exercise<\/a> that strengthens your entire core while avoiding excessive strain on your spine and hips. Including planking in your workouts not only reduces back pain but also improves your back support. This reduces the risk of spinal and back injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improving_Posture\"><\/span>Improving Posture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planking has an absolutely <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-workout\/\">amazing effect<\/a> on your posture. Your day-to-day posture and alignment depend on the strength of your core, and, as you already know, planks are focused on core strength. Plus, planking engages glutes and hips, which contribute to better posture. This may not seem like a very important issue when you&#8217;re still young and don&#8217;t experience back and shoulder pains due to poor posture. Sooner or later though, they will make themselves felt, and planking helps to avoid this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shoulder_Strength\"><\/span><b>Shoulder Strength<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people don&#8217;t pay much attention to the shoulders, but they are extremely important for lifting and reaching overhead. Planking engages your shoulders, preventing impingements and shoulder pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plank_Calories_Burned\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33055 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"plank calories burned\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Endurance\"><\/span>Better Endurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planking is an isometric <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-spin-class\/\">exercise<\/a>. An isometric exercise is an exercise in which your muscles only contract with no visible change or movement. These exercises increase your endurance rather than muscle strength (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/isometric-exercises\/faq-20058186#:~:text=Isometric%20exercises%20are%20contractions%20of,build%20strength%2C%20but%20not%20effectively.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Despite being neglected sometimes, muscle endurance exercises are immensely important for stability. They are also crucial for activities that demand continuous involvement, for instance running or biking. To focus on your endurance, simply hold a plank for a longer period of time, from 15 seconds to a minute, and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planking_Strengthens_Your_Glutes\"><\/span><strong>Planking Strengthens Your Glutes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combined with hamstrings, calves, and back, glutes are the most <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/workouts-for-men-over-40\/\">powerful muscles<\/a> in your body. Glutes support your back continuously and make routine physical movements possible. This muscle group, sometimes called the \u201cposterior chain\u201d \u2014generates more force than any other human movement, whether you think about power cleans, deadlifts, box jumps, or just lifting a heavy suitcase off the floor <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mensjournal.com\/health-fitness\/20-best-glute-exercises-build-butt\/1-barbell-hip-thrust\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Glutes are very important for general balance and muscle strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! Install the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plank_Calories_Burned\">experience the versatility first-hand<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plank_Calories_Burned\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33054 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"plank calories burned\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planking_Improves_Your_Flexibility\"><\/span>Planking Improves Your Flexibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility is a degree of range of motion in your joints. Planking improves your flexibility since they stretch all posterior muscles &#8211; shoulder, shoulder blades, and collarbone. At the same time, they activate other muscles too &#8211; like hamstrings, toes, and arches of the feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planking_Engages_Various_Muscles\"><\/span>Planking Engages Various Muscles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you already know, planking activates multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tabata-yoga\/\">muscles<\/a> at once. This is what makes them more effective than, say, crunches. Studies have proven that targeting just one muscle is not the best approach for the development of that muscle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21804427\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Movements that engage different muscles at once work better for each of those muscles individually as well. Distributing the strain evenly across your body is crucial for any effective workout, and planking provides precisely that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you know some of the benefits of planking for your body and overall health. Let\u2019s consider how to plank and whether there are a significant number of plank calories burned for it to be considered a weight-loss boosting exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plank_Calories_Burned\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32941 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-26-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"plank calories burned\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-26.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-26-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-26.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-26-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-26.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Do_A_Plank_6\"><\/span>How To Do A Plank (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mensjournal.com\/health-fitness\/10-best-moves-lose-your-love-handles\/\">6<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie face down with your forearms and toes located on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your elbows exactly under your shoulders. Your forearms must be facing forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your core and lift yourself up while keeping your body straight and your torso rigid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive your elbows into the floor, and squeeze your quads, glutes, and core. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth without holding your breath.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this exact position for 10 to 30 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is crucial to not sag your hips, arch your back or tilt your head up. If you\u2019re not able to hold the position on your elbows yet, balance on your hands instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plank_Calories_Burned\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31936 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"plank calories burned\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/modified-plank\/\">Modified Plank: Take Your Planking Game To A Whole New Level<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Are_Burned_In_A_1_Min_Plank\"><\/span>How Many Calories Are Burned In A 1 Min Plank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of plank <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-i-workout-abs\/\">calories<\/a> burned per minute is not so huge. That is because plank exercises are largely focused on maintaining your strength rather than actively burning your calories. Overall, the number of plank exercise calories burned depends on your weight and the amount of time you hold the position. The more you weigh, the more calories you\u2019ll burn. Generally, the number is the following: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, an individual weighing 150 pounds burns 3 calories a minute while holding in the plank position (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@boostbodyfit\/how-many-calories-does-planking-burn-get-to-know-it-all-5a3ddd4b5a3c\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plank_Calories_Burned\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30892 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4174-1024x576.png\" alt=\"plank calories burned\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4174.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4174-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4174.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4174.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planking_Variations\"><\/span><b>Planking Variations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to increase the difficulty of the exercise and the number of calories burned, here are some plank variations for your vigorous workout (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/g21346960\/plank-exercise-variations\/?slide=14\">3<\/a>):<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plank_Bird_Dog\"><\/span><b>Plank Bird Dog<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin in a plank position. Now, lift your right arm out in front of you, and extend your left leg behind you. Then, bend your elbow and knee, and bring them together to touch underneath your body, then extend back out. Continue for 30 seconds, then repeat on the opposite side of the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plank_Jack_With_Chest_Tap\"><\/span><b>Plank Jack With Chest Tap<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin in a plank position. Tap right hand to your left shoulder, then left hand to right shoulder. Now jump feet out wide and back in. Repeat the movement for 45 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plank_Calories_Burned\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30404 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3964-1024x576.png\" alt=\"plank calories burned\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3964.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3964-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3964.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3964.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought\"><\/span><b>Final Thought<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sum up, planking is an immensely effective exercise for multiple muscles, from core to toes. It has a number of important benefits, including better flexibility and endurance, better posture and reduction of injury risks. As to its calorie-boosting potential, it is not so impressive, since the classic version of the exercise does not involve a lot of movement. Nevertheless, it is perfectly possible to increase the calorie-burning potential of planking by incorporating plank variations into your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hiit-workouts-for-men\/\">workout<\/a> routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/drinking-water\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fluid intake high<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially while training vigorously, and don\u2019t forget to have some rest. This is precisely the time when your body grows muscle.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plank_Calories_Burned\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"Total plank workout at home\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rM7Rd8iOXzM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/500440-what-does-the-plank-exercise-benefit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Big Benefits of Planks \u2014 and How to Do One Perfectly <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, livestrong.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/292578\/7-things-that-will-happen-when-you-do-planking-exercise-every-day\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Amazing Things That Will Happen When You Do Plank Every Day <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(n.d., lifehack.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/g21346960\/plank-exercise-variations\/?slide=14\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Plank Variations That Will Transform Your Core<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (womenshealthmag.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/isometric-exercises\/faq-20058186#:~:text=Isometric%20exercises%20are%20contractions%20of,build%20strength%2C%20but%20not%20effectively.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are isometric exercises a good way to build strength? <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@boostbodyfit\/how-many-calories-does-planking-burn-get-to-know-it-all-5a3ddd4b5a3c\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Many Calories Does Planking Burn? Get To Know It All <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2017, medium.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mensjournal.com\/health-fitness\/10-best-moves-lose-your-love-handles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 10 Best Moves to Lose Your Love Handles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d, menshealth.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mensjournal.com\/health-fitness\/20-best-glute-exercises-build-butt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 20 Best Glutes Exercises of All Time <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(n.d., mensjournal.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21804427\">The effect of abdominal exercise on abdominal fat.<\/a> (2011, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plank exercises are trashed by some as boring while praised by others as incredibly effective. This article will clarify the effectiveness of planking exercises in terms of muscle engagement and, most importantly, calorie burn. The plank may help you get a killer core and improve your posture, but is it the best choice for weight [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":33049,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"coauthors":[100],"class_list":["post-15841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-workouts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Plank Calories Burned: An Effective Exercise For Weight Loss - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is plank effective for weight loss? 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This article will clarify the effectiveness of planking exercises in terms of muscle engagement and, most importantly, calorie burn. The plank may help you get a killer core and improve your posture, but is it the best choice for weight loss? The number of plank calories burned explains the weight loss utility of this widespread yet notoriously controversial exercise.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\" align=\\\"center\\\">What Is Planking?<\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Planking is the foundation of many effective training plans. Once you've mastered planking, you can move on to exercises like push-ups and mountain climbers. Planking is one of the most effective <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/core-exercises-for-seniors\/\\\">core exercises<\/a>.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Strong core muscles are essential to your body. These muscles are located in your midsection, and are used in almost any movement. You use your core muscles while shopping at the grocery store and even while simply maintaining proper posture. Strong <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/core-structural-exercises\/\\\">core muscles<\/a> are imperative for your training progress.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Planking targets the rectus abdominis and transversus abdominis, the muscles which support your back and spine, and, as a result, prevent back pain. Besides this, they are exactly the muscles that make up your perfect 6-pack (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/292578\/7-things-that-will-happen-when-you-do-planking-exercise-every-day\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In addition to your core muscles, planking also engages your neck, biceps, and shoulders. 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The plank may help you get a killer core and improve your posture, but is it the best choice for weight loss? The number of plank calories burned explains the weight loss utility of this widespread yet notoriously controversial exercise.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">What Is Planking?<\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planking is the foundation of many effective training plans. Once you've mastered planking, you can move on to exercises like push-ups and mountain climbers. Planking is one of the most effective <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/core-exercises-for-seniors\/\">core exercises<\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong core muscles are essential to your body. These muscles are located in your midsection, and are used in almost any movement. You use your core muscles while shopping at the grocery store and even while simply maintaining proper posture. 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