When I say my back was burning, that's exactly what I meant. LOL Like someone took a red-hot poker and shoved it into my spine. Yep, I've done Pilates (but not consistently) as well as other core work for a couple of years. I did planks last year (not terribly often, though) and didn't have this problem.
So, just a guess here: It might just be an overlooked, formerly-unnoticed weak spot of mine and maybe I tweaked something just enough during my "rest" week (ended yesterday) that's now bringing it to my attention. My back doesn't hurt at all, only when I did the planks.
Or not. Who knows? LOL Regardless, I'm going to keep on keeping on with the planks, as well as try to find some exercises that could further strengthen that area.
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