Another week, another plank challenge — we just can’t seem to get enough of them at Tom’s Guide. As my colleague recently said when trying planks with knee taps every day for a week — the exercise can ...

The Copenhagen plank is not your typical core move—it’s a side plank variation where you put your top calf on an elevated ...

Strengthen more than just your core muscles with the humble-yet-mighty plank.

The plank has long been considered one of the ultimate tests of rock-solid core strength. But beyond the classic straight-arm and forearm versions, there are plenty of variations that challenge your ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Side planks trains your ...

The plank exercise has earned its place as a staple in fitness routines worldwide, combining simplicity with effectiveness. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced athlete, planks offer a versatile ...

Planks are widely considered by fitness experts to be a fantastic exercise to strengthen the muscles in your core and elsewhere, no matter your age or physical fitness level. There are numerous ...

A plank is a core exercise that requires glute and leg strength, as well as shoulder stability. To hold a plank, you need to keep your spine neutral and support it with your abdominal muscles. That ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Lie on the mat with your arms extended straight up.