Core strength testing has come a long way from the straight-legged, twisting sit-ups used before World War II. We've moved on to bent-knee sit-ups, to crunches and now to the plank pose or hanging ...

You’ve seen those viral social media challenges. Someone holding a plank for what seems like an eternity, face contorted in agony, body trembling, all while the clock ticks mercilessly onward. Maybe ...

When it comes to keeping your core strong, minimizing low back pain, and maximizing performance, plank variations are a vital component of your fitness routine. The bear plank is a core bodyweight ...

If you are looking for a real challenge, then try doing the RKC Plank. Invented by a former Soviet special forces trainer, Pavel Tsatsouline, the Russian Kettlebell Challenge or RKC plank is a ...

While the standard plank is widely incorporated into core workouts, the side plank is often overlooked. This variation of the plank targets the obliques, the muscles that run along the side of your ...

The moment your muscles engage and you lift up into a plank, that’s when your brain will start inundating you with questions like, “How long should I hold this plank?” or “Is it almost over?” — and ...

Are you over having lower-back pain? Would you like to strengthen your shoulders while increasing their flexibility? Do you want to improve your overall core strength and stability? If you answered ...

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 ...

Try these three standing ab exercises and press pause on endless plank variations.