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 ...

How to do the perfect side plank, and how to make it easier (and harder). Planks are hard. Even just 30 seconds in plank position can feel like an eternity. But as challenging as planks are, side ...

The plank is one of the most commonly performed core-strengthening exercises, and whether you're getting your heart-rate up at Barry's or at home (using a Class FitSugar video, per chance??), there's ...

Fitness fads may come and go, but there’s one aspect of strength training we can all agree on: a strong core never goes out of style - and for this, I'd recommend the side plank exercise every time.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. We last saw Copenhagen ...

While the standard plank is widely incorporated into core workouts, the side plank is often overlooked. This variation of the plank targets the obliques, the muscles that run along the side of your ...

Let’s begin with full disclosure: I don’t do plank moves very often. I’m keenly aware the basic plank is a terrific exercise for strengthening the core and, so, helping to protect the lower back, but, ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? I'll admit, I sometimes sigh when an instructor cues up a plank. I know, they ...

Kettlebells are a versatile, beginner-friendly modality that can make your core workouts more effective and varied, plus they’re fun! Remember: meet yourself where you’re at. Even adding just one or ...