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.

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

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 ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? I'll admit, I sometimes sigh when an instructor cues up a plank. I know, 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 ...

This move engages your triceps, shoulders, upper back, and chest simultaneously while maintaining a solid plank position. But ...

From high planks and low planks to side planks and plank jacks — plank variations aren’t hard to come by. We guess you could say that's what makes these OG bodyweight exercises (which can take true ...

Want to fire up your core? Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins shared these 13 plank variations on Instagram (12 plus a bonus exercise!) that target your abs and back. You'll do variations on both ...

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 ...

IDK about you, but the only time I really, truly pay attention to my posture is when I'm working out (or when someone tells me to stop slouching). So you can imagine how garbage mine is the rest of ...

Most folks think abs come from crunches. In truth, "abs" are primarily a function of what/how much you eat. If you burn enough body fat they will become visible. But whether you want a six-pack or you ...