Master the Plank: The Viral Fitness Trend Sweeping Social Media

A new fitness challenge, dubbed the 'Easy Planking Trend,' is gaining significant traction across social media platforms. A recent video uploaded by user @mchemorfit demonstrates the exercise, showcasing a woman seamlessly transitioning between forearm planks and high planks. The trend, which emphasizes core strength and stability, involves a rhythmic movement where participants alternate between resting on their forearms and extending to a full plank position on their hands. In a unique twist, the video also features the individual picking up a small object from the mat while maintaining the high plank, highlighting an advanced level of balance and control. Uploaded on October 1, 2024, the video has already amassed over 925,100 views, 23,900 likes, and 13,417 saves, indicating widespread interest in accessible yet challenging home workouts. The creator, Maria Chemor, known for her content on 'Nutrición / Viajes,' has contributed to the trend's popularity, encouraging viewers to 'try it' and join the fitness movement.

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