Anyone who thinks planks are boring is wrong. If you stick to the standard forearm planks every workout, of course they’re going to start to feel stale. But there’s a whole world of plank variations ...

Even if you're the most disciplined lifter around, it can be tough to make the humble plank exercise fun. Many would even argue that nothing makes time go by more slowly than holding a plank. There's ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Planks, which have elements of Pilates, yoga, and stretching, require little space. They ...

The plank exercise has earned its place as a staple in fitness routines worldwide, combining simplicity with effectiveness. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced athlete, planks offer a versatile ...

“The plank is a great exercise to help strengthen and stabilize your core muscles,” says Aran Quinn, a coach at W10 Performance. “A strong core is important for providing the body with the strength ...

When I started CrossFit almost four years ago, I thought it was strange that we didn't specifically work our abs. But so many of the exercises we do are full-body moves that target our core more than ...

Planks are the unsung heroes of bodyweight exercises. They offer a versatile way to target your core, improve your posture, and boost overall stability. Whether you're a fitness newbie or a seasoned ...

WHEN IT COMES to training your core muscles, most guys tend to value lots of movement. They'll rip through reps of situps, leg lifts, and twists; they might even cycle their legs back and forth like ...

Remember those times in elementary school gym class where you had to do the plank test? Turns out, your P.E. teachers really had your future fitness in mind. Planks are essential in every training ...

I don’t love planks. There I said it. Isometric exercises (or holding one position) are not my thing. I prefer other types of core exercises (hi dead bugs, bicycle crunches, inchworms, or V-ups!) over ...

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 ...

Through #WHStrong Squad, Women's Health taps the most trusted trainers across the country for their best fitness advice. This time around, we're talking to 2017 Next Fitness Star Betina Gozo about her ...