Not Your Run-of-the-Mill plank

We’ve all done the traditional plank and are very familiar with it. It’s great for stabilizing the spine and engaging the core. Coach Adrien is about to show you a whole different beast.

Adrien’s House of Pain is starting a new series on Prehab with the RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) Plank. Although it will not include an actual kettlebell, the RKC Plank does incorporate one of the major tenants of kettlebell training which is the concept of whole body tension. This means you will engage everything; from your shoulders, to your abs, glutes, low back, and quads.

While the traditional plank is usually held for a long period of time, the RKC plank is meant to be held for shorter intervals. This allows you to quickly activate your body then relax for improved endurance and strength. Kinda like our CrossFit workouts!

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