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 ...

Most people train their core with good intentions but poor results. Endless crunches, rushed planks, and random workouts ...

There are so many variations of plank — the ultimate bodyweight move to tone your core and upper body. If you really want to carve your six-pack and lengthen your obliques, try these ab-focused ...

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 ...

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 — ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tone House head coach Christi Marraccini demonstrates must-try tips. The plank is a simple exercise that can be done anywhere at anytime, but its benefits are countless. Planks can not only help ...

AT 81, Robert Schwartz is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest man to perform an abdominal plank – and he can hold the position for a staggering 50 minutes. That’s around 25 ...