A partner workout is appropriate for people looking for a motivation to work out. If you find it boring to work out alone, then you should look into working out with someone. Exercising with a partner also allows you to gauge your progress against that of your workout mate. If you are a beginner, I recommend you select a workout partner with a similar fitness level as yours. If you are new to working out, you can be afraid of exercising with someone who has much more expertise than you do. However, when you select a workout partner who has the same basic skills as you do, both of you can have a lot of fun with your exercise routines. On the other hand, if you have been working out for many years, it is best to choose a workout mate who is very familiar with advanced exercise routines.
No matter who you pick for your partner workout routines, make sure your workout mate motivates you. If your workout partner is lazy and always postpones your workout sessions, then you should seek another person. When it comes to partner workout, each one of you should bring something to the table.
Plank Exercise
I am sure everyone knows how to do a basic plank exercise. However, you may not be familiar with the partner-assisted plank exercise. If you and your workout partner can do a plank exercise for at least 30 seconds without taking a break, then you should challenge yourselves even further, with the partner-assisted plank workout. This plank exercise will test the strength of your core. This means that your hip and pelvic bones will become stronger, as a result of regular partner-assisted plank exercises. Your shoulders and thighs will also benefit from this plank workout.
Directions
There are many varieties of plank exercises, but the partner-assisted plank may be the most challenging of all. To do the partner-assisted plank exercise, position yourself perpendicularly to your workout partner. If your workout mate faces North, you should face either East or West. Lay flat on the floor and carefully place your legs on your partner’s tailbone. Then lift your torso from the floor, using only the power of your elbows. Your partner should do the same. Make sure your legs are fully extended. Maintain that position for about 15 to 30 seconds, while breathing normally. Once the 30 seconds are over, carefully drop your knees to the floor and allow your partner to do the same. Relax for about 30 seconds, and then reverse roles. Keep doing this routine until you are completely exhausted.
Good luck!