Align your spine, day 8: Build your core

The high plank is vital for encouraging posture corrections.

TODAY'S CHALLENGE Build your core Congrats on finishing week 1. Keep it up! Last week's moves are now your new Awareness Routine. Follow this routine every morning this week, on top of completing your daily challenge: 2 minutes Child's Pose 2 minutes Cat-Cow 2 minutes Standing Forward Fold   Awareness Routine   Child's Pose Cat-Cow Standing Forward Fold This week's goal is to strengthen your core muscles while maintaining posture and spinal awareness. For today's challenge, do 3 to 5 rounds of high plank (1 round equals 10 breaths) before your Awareness Routine. The high plank requires awareness of the spinal position as well as engagement of the abdominal muscles, both of which are vital for encouraging posture corrections. High plank Here's how to do a high plank: Start in a pushup position, with your arms straight. Press back through your heels so that the back of your legs are active, too. With your elbows underneath your shoulders, create space between your shoulders and ears so that there's a slight stretch. Engage your abdominal muscles, make sure your chest isn't sinking, and keep your shoulder blades back. Do 3-5 rounds of 10 breaths, counting your breaths. Until tomorrow, The Healthline Team Follow us View in browser   To see all newsletters, click here.   Our services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional disclaimer information.   Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe    © 2020 Healthline Media 660 Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107