The plank is one of the first exercises we learn when we start strength training. In fact, many people have even practiced it in high school, in those typical challenges where the goal was to see who ...

Introducing the timeless plank exercise: a cornerstone of core training renowned for its ability to strengthen and define the abdominal muscles. But the question stands, how long should you hold a ...

I don’t love planks. There I said it. Isometric exercises (or holding one position) are not my thing. I prefer other types of core exercises (hi dead bugs, bicycle crunches, inchworms, or V-ups!) over ...

Ever notice how reverse planks can either feel easy or straight-up impossible? It all depends on the day, your energy levels, and where you’re at in your workout journey. Luckily there are all sorts ...

When it comes to keeping your core strong, minimizing low back pain, and maximizing performance, plank variations are a vital component of your fitness routine. The bear plank is a core bodyweight ...

Core body strength is key for so many things; balance, posture and - a particularly popular one - building abs. The plank is probably the first move you think of when you want to do abdominal ...

Planks rank high on the list of all-time effective core exercises. They’re common in all types of strength workouts since they’re simple, yet effective—they require virtually every muscle group in ...

YOU KNOW THE SAYING: Work smarter, not harder. You may have already incorporated that mentality into your training routine, subbing unfocused, 60-minute workouts for strategic 30-minute sessions, or ...

Fitness fads may come and go, but there’s one aspect of strength training we can all agree on: a strong core never goes out of style - and for this, I'd recommend the side plank exercise every time.

You've probably done a plank or two in your time. Maybe even groaned through a shaky 30 seconds or challenged yourself to a two-minute burn. But a clear difference exists between a basic plank and a ...