EC Photo of the Day- Funny Friday- Horseback Plank
Photo courtesy of CeCe Campbell, Western States Championships
It’s the newest fitness craze sweeping the nation! #HorsebackPlank
All joking aside, planking is an excellent exercise for strengthening your core, which helps with body stabilization, power, and balance, crucial for everything from achieving the ideal Horsemanship position to perfecting your two-point over fences.
Begin with your body parallel to the floor while resting on your forearms and toes. Keep your body straight and resist the urge to sag in the middle. Keep your neck relaxed and gaze at the floor. Hold the position for as long as you feel able: for 10 seconds up to 2 minutes.
Variations on the plank include Plank with a Leg Lift, Plank with a Arm Lift, or even Side Plank.
