Planking for Beginners: Eric Hepperle answers Plank Challenge - Thanks Joe Bailey!
Channel: Eric Hepperle Designs
Date: 06/09/2018

My friend Joe Bailey posted a video of him answering a plank challenge last month. I decided to answer his challenge. He was able to plank on his elbows about a minute and a quarter. Guess how long I made it to?

Here's Joe's planking video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzU-ajck3yo&feature=youtu.be

I've seen these planking challenge videos since 2015, or maybe even 2014, and never really given them much though. They just seemed like some fad thing to get video SEO for content creators, disguised as benefitting some charity (e.g., ice bucket challenge, eating a gob a cinnamon, hot wings challenges, etc.)

But, this time I took a second look. I thought again. I re-pented (latin for "to think again"). In a split second, I realized that my buddy Joe wasn't trying to show off or mindlessly broadcast some useless fad. Rather, he was helping to encourage better physical fitness, stamina, wellness, mental alertness, strength, and overall health. 

And he was being the example, challenging himself and putting letting his actions match his talk. I love him for his courage to put it all out there like that.

I am inspired by his example, and so, just this once, I'm continue the challenge, publishing this plank challenge video, and calling all viewers to test themselves and repost their challenge video!

Anyone who has a PLANK CHALLENGE video, feel free to leave a comment with a link! I'd love to see other's triumphs and successes!

When we encourage each other and wish for the betterment of our brothers and sisters we are blessing ourelves in the process.

RETROSPECTIVE:

Here are some things I noticed about my performance that could use work:
* Attempted 3 minutes, only made it to 2:20
* Did not keep perfect form the whole time

MY CHANT:

Instead of playing music, I felt it was more beneficial to find a chant. One that I've come across recently is from the Bible:

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
-- Philippians 4:13 King James Version (KJV)

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