Even if you're the most disciplined lifter around, it can be tough to make the humble plank exercise fun. Many would even argue that nothing makes time go by more slowly than holding a plank. There's ...

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The plank exercise has earned its place as a staple in fitness routines worldwide, combining simplicity with effectiveness. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced athlete, planks offer a versatile ...

A favorite among strength coaches, this simple move improves hip stability, core strength, and lifting power. The plank has long been considered one of the ultimate tests of rock-solid core strength.

When you think of Copenhagen, smoked fish and bike lanes might come to mind. But in the fitness world, it’s the name of a challenging side plank variation. A Copenhagen plank is a static bodyweight ...

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 ...

IDK about you, but the only time I really, truly pay attention to my posture is when I'm working out (or when someone tells me to stop slouching). So you can imagine how garbage mine is the rest of ...

Want to fire up your core? Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins shared these 13 plank variations on Instagram (12 plus a bonus exercise!) that target your abs and back. You'll do variations on both ...

Most folks think abs come from crunches. In truth, "abs" are primarily a function of what/how much you eat. If you burn enough body fat they will become visible. But whether you want a six-pack or you ...

This Pilates-inspired ab workout takes 15 minutes, so I decided to try it out and see if I could build a stronger midsection without going to a class.