A plank is more difficult than it looks. You have to use all of your muscle groups, including your core, abs, arms, back, shoulders, glutes and legs. It’s normal to struggle to do a plank. Many of my ...

Planks are one of my go-to exercises for building deep core strength and stability. They’re easy to modify for beginners, can be done in different ways as you get stronger, and don’t require any ...

YOU PROBABLY THINK you know how to do a plank. The ab training staple is relatively simple, after all—boiled down to the basics, all you need to do is get down on the ground and hold in place.

Experts say a 1–2 minute plank is a strong benchmark after 50. Use our tips to build up safely and test your core strength.

I'll admit, I sometimes sigh when an instructor cues up a plank. I know, they will *always* burn. Planks are a classic core move for a reason and offer so many benefits. “Planks target and strengthen ...

This side plank variation is an effective core exercise that strengthens your obliques while putting less pressure on you shoulder. IDK about you, but the only time I really, truly pay attention to my ...

The quest for a slimmer waistline remains one of the most common fitness goals in 2025. While spot reduction is a myth, certain exercises prove more effective at engaging the core muscles and ...

Test your core after 50 with the side plank. See time standards, proper form, and progressions to build stability and balance ...