Doing the plank is not a complicated exercise, but getting it exactly right is important if you want to build up your core strength. For a forearm plank, often considered the most common form to do a ...

You’ve seen those viral social media challenges. Someone holding a plank for what seems like an eternity, face contorted in agony, body trembling, all while the clock ticks mercilessly onward. Maybe ...

The plank feels endless—but it’s one of the most effective core exercises. Your ideal hold time depends on your age, fitness ...

Ever wonder how long you need to hold a plank to get results — without hanging out in the pose for a second longer than you need to? Us too. We’re going to get into the details (spoiler: there are a ...

The plank works the entire body — the core, abs, arms, back, shoulders, glutes and lower body, and it can help with back pain. I recommend that my clients include this low-impact exercise regularly in ...

Planks seem simple, right? Just hold still and let the burn build. But pushing to two full minutes feels impossible when your shoulders scream and core quakes after 45 seconds. Plenty of people crush ...

The fitness world has embraced a new champion in core training, and traditional sit-ups have taken a backseat. The plank, despite its deceivingly simple appearance, has captured worldwide attention ...

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.

The simple plank exercise is a staple of most of the best ab workouts, but what would happen if you held a rock-solid plank every single day for a week? As a fitness editor, I set out to find out more ...

When I heard the record for a woman holding an abdominal plank was measured in hours and not minutes (a whopping 4 hours 19 minutes and 55 seconds), I honestly couldn't believe it. I get the full-body ...