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How to Do Side Planks to Strengthen Your Obliques

The next level of course would be the side plank, a challenging variation of the original abdominal bad boy. The side plank ...

The Copenhagen Plank Will Upgrade Your Ab Workout

This plank variation challenges even the strongest core–and gives runners an extra form boost, too. How often have you ...

Pro Bodybuilder Breaks Down the 5 Abs Exercises That Built His Six-Pack

In a recent The Standard newsletter, six-time Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead shares the five exercises he swears by for a chiseled core, plus essential warmups to prime your abs before you hit them hard.

'At 53, this 10-minute no-equipment ab workout is all I use to build my core'

The 10 exercises in this 10-minute bodyweight core session are Caroline’s go-tos for strengthening her abdominals, while the ...
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No, not planks! Use this 5-minute standing abs workout to build core strength and and improve your posture instead

Fed up with every core workout including planks? We hear you; the plank isn't the most exciting exercise to be doing, nor is it the comfiest on the elbows unless you have one of the best yoga mats ...
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Forget planks — this dumbbell abs workout builds core strength in just 8 moves

Push-ups, crunches, and sit-ups are staple ab workouts, but cranking out endless repetitions can get boring fast. Fortunately, you can shake up your mid-body routine with this 8-move dumbbell workout ...
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7 plank exercises that'll blast your core

They say a strong core is the foundation of fitness and for good reason. A well-built core not only enhances your fitness performance but also provides a solid framework for daily movements and ...
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Planks can be a game changer for your core. Try 'scaled' exercises to make it easier to hold the position for longer.

The plank can build strength and muscle in the whole body, but requires proper form. To hold a plank, you need a stable core and shoulders. Adding scaled exercises, like knee or wall planks, can help ...
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This 12-minute TikTok-famous abs workout *actually* works – here's how to try it for 2 weeks

Hello, it's me - back after trying a 5-minute abs workout for 31 days straight and ready for more. This time, I'm tackling a TikTok famous abs routine. ICYMI, I wasn’t big on abs exercises before that ...
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Forget the plank - a strength coach reveals 3 standing ab exercises for stronger deep core muscles

Ham, a PT and women's strength coach, says standing ab exercises are the floor-free way to train your core muscles and ...
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Forget planks — sculpt your abs and obliques with this 10-minute core workout

While planks are an effective move to include in your core sessions, you don’t need them for a great abs workout. There are many other bodyweight exercises that are perfect for sculpting your abs and ...

Do daily planks really lead to a stronger core and visible abs?

Fitness experts reveal what planks can and can't do for your body. Discover a smarter way to train your core for real results.