Social media has given rise to all kinds of participatory challenges. From the famous ice bucket challenge promoting awareness of ALS to the breathtaking “shoot for the sky” challenge on TikTok, the varitions are endless. Those related to exercise routines have been trending too, gaining traction as people increasingly work out from home. One of these is the plank challenge, which involves a 30-day workout program.
Each day, the amount of time one holds a plank gradually increases. Instagram users have been quick to pick up on the trend, as more than 410,000 posts are already tagged with the #plankchallenge hashtag. Celebrities and
