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Planks, a deceptively simple exercise, demand unwavering strength and resilience. Holding your body in a rigid position, supported only by your forearms and toes, tests your limits. It requires unwavering perseverance, an unyielding will, and an unshakeable determination to push through the discomfort.

Yet, the rewards are immense. Planks strengthen your core, improve posture, and boost overall stability. They engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, offering a full-body workout. Did you know that the longest time held in a plank position is a staggering 9 hours, 38 minutes, and 47 seconds by a male athlete? However, a female athlete broke a record on planks in her gender recently.

Dana Glowacka breaking the record in plank survival

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Dana Glowacka, a remarkable athlete, achieved a record-breaking feat in planks. Fascinating facts surround her journey to this accomplishment. In 2019, Glowacka embarked on intense training, pushing her physical and mental limits. With sheer determination, she set a new world record by holding a plank for a mind-boggling 4 hours and 20 minutes. Glowacka’s strength is truly exceptional, as she endured muscle fatigue and mental challenges throughout the gruelling ordeal.

Longest women’s elbow plank, 4 hours, 20 minutes (Dana Glowacka, 48)
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Her unwavering focus and resilience propelled her to success, inspiring others to push their limits. Dana Glowacka’s record-breaking plank showcases the incredible power of the human spirit. The men’s record is held by a Czech athlete who shocked the world with 9 hours of survival.

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Czech Republic athlete setting a record in male planks

Josef Šálek 🇨🇿, a remarkable individual, holds the record for the longest plank duration. His journey to this achievement is filled with fascinating facts. In 2022, Šálek dedicated himself to gruelling plank workouts for hours each day, demonstrating unwavering commitment. Finally, he surpassed all expectations by holding a plank for an astonishing 9 hours, 38 minutes, and 47 seconds.

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His strength is awe-inspiring, as he engaged every muscle group, mentally and physically, to conquer this incredible feat. Josef Šálek’s determination, discipline, and unyielding spirit have forever etched his name in the annals of planking history. As it is mentioned above planks are simple yet really hard to survive in terms of time. Four hours and 20 minutes is a big number to beat but it would be interesting to see if someone could out-plank Dana in the coming years.

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