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 ...

You can strengthen your core by holding planks longer and trying different plank moves. Try avoiding common plank mistakes like dropping your hips or holding your breath. There are also several plank ...

It seems like they are all over the Internet these days: 30-day plank challenges that promise to get you ripped abs, quick. But if you’ve thought about trying one, you might want to reconsider your ...

You've probably seen online challenges, friends trying it, or simply heard that "planking is the best for abs." But what really happens if you decide to take it a step further and commit to doing a ...

The plank challenge is a 30-day program to strengthen the core and build up endurance. Each day of the challenge, you’ll gradually increase the amount of time that you hold a plank. By day 12 of the ...

In the fitness world, where trends come and go, some exercises remain fundamental pillars due to their proven effectiveness. One of them, without a doubt, is the abdominal plank. Far from being just a ...

Most people don't feel excited by the idea of holding a plank. Of all the workouts out there, it may just be the most brutal. And there's a reason for this: a plank works just about every part of your ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Ah, the plank. It may just be one of the most intimidating ...

I'm terrible at doing core work consistently. So I took on the 30-day plank challenge, and ended up holding a five minute plank by the end. Our editors independently select these products. Making a ...

I don’t love planks. There I said it. Isometric exercises (or holding one position) are not my thing. I prefer other types of core exercises (hi dead bugs, bicycle crunches, inchworms, or V-ups!) over ...