The plank exercise is an old-school isometric core exercise that originated with yoga practices and has since been a standard part of mainstream bodyweight workouts. It's a top-shelf ab move that can ...

This variation on a standard high plank engages all the body's major muscle groups , by it's great at really getting into those hard-to-engage lower abs. This quadruped exercise (which is a fancy way ...

Looking for a strong core and perfect posture? The plank is your ultimate ally! This seemingly simple exercise is a true "all ...

Tone House head coach Christi Marraccini demonstrates must-try tips. The plank is a simple exercise that can be done anywhere at anytime, but its benefits are countless. Planks can not only help ...

Planks are unbeatable when it comes to effective abdominal and back training. Photo: Getty Images The plank is one of the most well-known exercises for the abdominal muscles. However, if done ...

Hundreds of sit-ups aren’t the key to building a strong and injury-resistant core. Yes, this abs exercise is great at strengthening just that — your abs — but in the abs vs core muscles debate, it’s ...

Seven-minute planks are challenging enough, but abs wheel planks take the bodyweight core exercise to a whole new level of ouch. I dedicated seven minutes each day for one week to see what, if ...

Plank is the most straightforward exercise out there: you go down on all fours and keep your body straight as long as possible. Or, wait, are you supposed to do planks on your elbows? What about side ...

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.

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Three minutes on the rower followed by quickly hopping on the ground to hold one minute of plank — that was part of my CrossFit workout today. Four rounds of one-minute plank holds is no joke, but it ...