While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

Static holds might be stalling your progress; discover the dynamic movements that stabilize your spine, sharpen your balance, ...

Ah, the plank. It may just be one of the most intimidating exercises. Anyone who has shook their way through one knows that the isometric exercise appears simple, but is anything but. To the contrary, ...

Aim for a 45–90 second plank after 50. Learn how to test safely, spot form red flags, and build real core endurance.

Doing the plank is not a complicated exercise, but getting it exactly right is important if you want to build up your core strength. For a forearm plank, often considered the most common form to do a ...

Your core is the central part of your body that supports and protects your spine. The abundance of ‘abs’ exercises definitely ...

Doing plank leg raises regularly can improve your posture by strengthening the muscles that support the spine. A strong core ...

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 ...

Forearm plank extensions work both your core and your glutes for a challenging exercise that you can throw into any strength training routine Nike trainer, Reiki practitioner, and meditation ...

We’ve brought you workouts to improve your pushup abilities and get toned arms and legs, and today we’re tackling abs. What better way to target the core than with that reliable standby, planks? Mike ...

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