Okay, here’s my take on that whole “eiffel tower 3some” thing I tried out. Let me walk you through it, step-by-step, just like it happened.
So, first off, I gotta say, the name is a little misleading, right? It’s not actually about the Eiffel Tower. It’s a pose, a workout move, whatever you wanna call it. I saw some fitness influencer doing it online, looked kinda crazy, and I was like, “Yeah, I’m gonna try that.”
Phase 1: The Prep
- Researched it: I watched a bunch of YouTube videos to get the gist. Everyone explained it a little differently, which was annoying. The basic idea is a plank, but with one leg lifted and one arm extended forward. Got it?
- Warmed up: I’m not a complete idiot. I stretched my hamstrings, wrists, shoulders – everything that looked like it might be involved. Did some regular planks too, just to get the core firing.
Phase 2: The Attempt
Okay, here’s where it got real. I started on my hands and knees, got into a plank position. Then, I tried lifting my right leg. Wobbled like crazy. Okay, try again. This time, I managed to lift the leg a bit higher. Then, I tried extending my left arm. That’s when the whole thing just collapsed. I face-planted on the floor. Not elegant at all.
Tried a few more times. Each time, I managed to hold the pose for maybe a second, two seconds tops. My core was screaming, my shoulders were shaking, and my face was getting intimately familiar with my yoga mat.
Phase 3: Modifications (aka Cheating)
Alright, clearly, I’m not at peak fitness level. I decided to make some adjustments. I figured maybe lifting the leg so high was the problem. So, I tried just hovering the leg slightly off the ground. That helped a bit with the balance. Also, I realized my wrist on the supporting arm was killing me. I shifted my weight a little, trying to engage my shoulder more.
Phase 4: Minor Victory (aka Still Kinda Sucking)
After about half an hour of struggling, I could sort of hold the pose for maybe five seconds. It was wobbly, I was sweating like a pig, and I probably looked ridiculous, but hey, it was progress! I even managed to switch sides and do it on the other side, although that side was definitely weaker.
Phase 5: The Aftermath
Next day? Sore. Everywhere. My core, my shoulders, my wrists, even my butt. But that’s how you know it’s working, right? I wouldn’t say I nailed the “eiffel tower 3some,” but I definitely learned something. It’s harder than it looks, and I need to work on my core strength and balance. Will I try it again? Probably. I’m stubborn like that.
Final Thoughts:
This whole experience taught me a few things: 1) Don’t believe everything you see on Instagram. 2) Progress is progress, even if it’s slow and ugly. 3) Maybe I should stick to regular planks for now.
