This episode of 'Trainer of the Month Club' features a series of planks core exercises with Simone de la Rue that is done with bodyweight. In theory, it’s easy to be a stickler about your exercise ...

The plank works the entire body — the core, abs, arms, back, shoulders, glutes and lower body, and it can help with back pain. I recommend that my clients include this low-impact exercise regularly in ...

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 ...

Ever wonder how long you need to hold a plank to get results — without hanging out in the pose for a second longer than you need to? Us too. We’re going to get into the details (spoiler: there are a ...

YOU PROBABLY THINK you know how to do a plank. The ab training staple is relatively simple, after all—boiled down to the basics, all you need to do is get down on the ground and hold in place.

Planks are a simple, equipment-free exercise that strengthen your core, improve posture, and protect your back ...

The fitness world has embraced a new champion in core training, and traditional sit-ups have taken a backseat. The plank, despite its deceivingly simple appearance, has captured worldwide attention ...

Until very recently, my upper body strength has been questionable, at best. My core strength, however, has never been better - something I’m attributing to my dedication to home Pilates workouts and ...

When I heard the record for a woman holding an abdominal plank was measured in hours and not minutes (a whopping 4 hours 19 minutes and 55 seconds), I honestly couldn't believe it. I get the full-body ...