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 ...

Really want to get into the deepest parts of your core? How about a plank? There are difficult varieties like the hardstyle plank and eight-point plank, a favorite of pro surfer Lakey Peterson. There ...

Shay Mitchell isn’t shy about her workouts. The actor-slash-model regularly posts Instagram Stories that candidly chronicle her training. From assisted pull-ups to burpees, battle ropes, lunges, and ...

Another week, another plank challenge — we just can’t seem to get enough of them at Tom’s Guide. As my colleague recently said when trying planks with knee taps every day for a week — the exercise can ...

No weights? No equipment? No problem. You don’t need fancy tools—or any tools at all, for that matter—to get a great total-body workout. “It still amazes me that you can get such a great workout by ...

When it comes to ab workouts, there’s a nine out of 10 chance they will involve some sort of a plank. The move is a staple for good reason: They’re challenging and certainly bring the burn to your ...

About 20 years ago, "the plank" became a thing. Fitness enthusiasts around the world began to ditch their standard situps in favor of the isometric core exercise designed to tighten the midsection. I ...