When it comes to ab workouts, there’s a nine out of 10 chance they will involve some sort of a plank. The move is a staple for good reason: They’re challenging and certainly bring the burn to your ...

How often have you dismissed the plank? Sure, it's a simple movement that doesn't stir much excitement when you see someone holding the position in a corner of the gym – but if you level up to one of ...

You probably don’t know that Tom Hoel held a plank for four hours and 28 minutes on May 22, 2015, setting a world record. You probably don’t know that this was the second plank record for Hoel, a ...

Although Erika Rischko set a new nine-minute plank record at the end of August, it wasn't a feat she'd set herself the goal of accomplishing. As it turns out, the 85-year-old fitness influencer from ...

While record-setting athletes hold plank for hours on end, a new study shows that successful core training means doing more with less (Photo: Thinkstock) You probably don’t know that Tom Hoel held a ...

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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 ...

Canadian athlete and extreme planker Dana Glowacka has set a new world record in the female category for “Longest Time in an Abdominal Plank Position.” She held a plank for an insane 4 hours, 19 ...

Although Erika Rischko set a new nine-minute plank record at the end of August, it wasn't a feat she'd set herself the goal of accomplishing. As it turns out, the 85-year-old fitness influencer from ...

Lakey Peterson is a pro surfer vying for a spot at the Tokyo 2020 Games — she'll find out at the end of November based on the final rankings of the Women's Championship Tour, she said. Each competitor ...