The concept of iron , which comes from the French planche , has almost twenty meanings in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ). The first refers to a thin sheet , usually made of metal.
For example: “The platform was made with a steel sheet,” “The hurricane lifted a concrete slab into the air,” “I'm going to buy some Styrofoam sheets to build a doll house for my daughter.”
The utensil used to smooth and stretch clothes and remove wrinkles is also called an iron. It is a triangular device that has a handle on its upper part and a smooth metal base on its lower part.
Thanks to electrical energy , the iron heats up and can perform its function more effectively. Many irons also have a system to throw steam on the garments, making ironing easier.
A griddle, on the other hand, is a plate that is used to toast or grill different types of foods . Cooking griddles are usually made of iron and are ideal for preparing hamburgers , steaks or ribs (chops), to name a few possibilities.
The hair straightener , meanwhile, is a machine that allows hair to be straightened . Like clothes irons, they are heated through electricity .
It is also interesting to know that there are different types of hair straighteners. Specifically, among these are ceramic ones, tourmaline ones, titanium ones, steam ones, ionized ones, infrared heat ones, those that have sensors...
Another use of the notion of plank refers to the position that a person adopts when floating horizontally on their back . Doing the plank, in this framework, means acquiring this position in the water.
In the field of sport , finally, the offense that is committed by hitting a rival with the sole of the shoe is called ironing. The plank is an action that, due to its characteristics, can cause serious injury to the victim.
In the same way, we cannot ignore that in the field of sport there is what is known as doing the plank. This is a very complete exercise that consists of keeping the body in a straight line while lying face down on the floor and supporting it only with the tips of the feet and with the elbows or hands.
This exercise is considered to be very appropriate not only for those who suffer from back pain but also for those who want to lose weight. In the same way, it is also useful to strengthen the muscles of the belly as well as to do the same with those of the legs, chest or glutes.
Sports experts consider that the ideal thing is to do three one-minute planks a day. However, people who want to start doing the plank should start with just ten seconds and then, in the following days, gradually increase the time.
It is important that to perform this exercise correctly, the person does it by squeezing the abdominal muscles very well. It is the way not only to strengthen it but also to ensure that your back and specifically your lower back do not suffer.