At first glance, the plank might not look like much. What could be that great about holding up your body without even moving? As it turns out, holding a plank position has some serious benefits. Plank ...

This no-movement exercise is one of the most reliable ways to measure core endurance, posture control, and spinal protection—making it a favorite among U.S. fitness professionals.

The shoulder scissors move is like a sliding elbow plank; in one fell swoop, you'll work your triceps while leaning out your abdomen. All you need are two small towels to place under your elbows (or ...

Whether you love or hate ‘em, your core routine isn’t complete without at least one plank. They may make your abs shake and burn, but they’re actually helping you build total-body strength. “Planks ...

The plank position is an exercise phenomenon. It only began showing up in mainstream fitness venues about 15 years ago, and yet these days it's rare to walk into a fitness center and not see some ...

We’ve brought you workouts to improve your pushup abilities and get toned arms and legs, and today we’re tackling abs. What better way to target the core than with that reliable standby, planks? Mike ...

Crunches are out (too back rounding and too inefficient), so that means you’ll need new ways to strengthen—and sculpt—your core. “It’s your center pillar, the powerhouse of your body,” says Brynn ...

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 ...