There's a reason that the plank is such a staple of most exercises routines. The no-equipment-move strengthens your core, and all you need to do is hold the pose for a short while to see the benefits.

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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 ...

Adding leg lifts to the reverse plank makes it more dynamic by engaging more muscle groups at once. While holding a standard ...

Whether your workout involves the reverse or standard plank variation, you’re guaranteed to feel the burn in your ab muscles. But, even though both exercise moves are associated with core work, each ...

A trainer explains how to do bear plank, aka one of the best possible moves for working your arms, core, and glutes at the same time. The standard plank may get all the glory for working your core, ...

Add difficulty to the plank exercise for elite core strength and rotational control. Try the “toe tap” when you're ready for a real challenge. Be sure to master the standard plank before you attempt ...

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 ...

Love them or hate them, planks are undoubtedly an elite move when it comes to strengthening your whole body. If you've been to any kind of strength-based class in the last, oh, decade or so - you'll ...

Here's how long you should be able to hold a plank — according to your age - Planking is a great strength-building exercise ...