Why not use an ab wheel to work muscles harder during planks? It's a good way to change things up and the variation challenges balance and stability, activating muscle groups all over the body.

The plank exercise is an old-school isometric core exercise that originated with yoga practices and has since been a standard part of mainstream bodyweight workouts. It's a top-shelf ab move that can ...

Some people love to train abs for vanity, but I love to train abs for strength (about 20 percent of my motivation is for vanity purposes). There are a lot of different ab exercises you can do for a ...

Unless you're, say, attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the abdominal plank (currently standing at a tediously ...

Balance on your hands and toes with your body in one straight line, hands underneath your shoulders and feet hip-width distance apart. To make this move more challenging, elevate your feet onto a step ...

Want a single move that will give you rock-hard abs? No problem: Build a solid core with deceptively simple plank exercises. We don’t know too many people who get excited about doing planks. Generally ...

Planks provide a stellar workout, as they fire up several muscle groups—especially the core. A strong core is essential for performing daily tasks, crushing your workout sessions, and leading an ...

Even if you love planks, they can become a bit boring day after day. The good news: You have some options. You can either strive to extend the amount of time you can hold your planks — the current ...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last five years, you’ve probably heard about the plank — one of the all-time best exercises for strengthening and toning the core. But let’s get real — ...

Planks are unbeatable when it comes to effective abdominal and back training. Photo: Getty Images The plank is one of the most well-known exercises for the abdominal muscles. However, if done ...

In a world (or at least an Instagram feed) where fitness pros and newbies alike are always trying to out-sweat one another, Blogilates founder Cassey Ho decided to team up with two fellow fitness ...