Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Several bodyweight exercises can strengthen your core in addition to the plank.These exercises can be done anywhere.They do not require any equipment. While the ...

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

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

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, ...

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 ...

I asked fitness expert Dr. Femi Betiku to share more about the problems with a weak core for runners. A weak core means a ...

‘In your 20s and 30s, being able to plank for 45-60 seconds is a solid marker of good core endurance,’ says PT Joseph Webb, ...

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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This 7-minute bodyweight test after 60 uses wall sits, planks, and glute bridges to assess strength, stability, and endurance ...