I don’t love planks. There I said it. Isometric exercises (or holding one position) are not my thing. I prefer other types of core exercises (hi dead bugs, bicycle crunches, inchworms, or V-ups!) over ...

One of the advantages of being a fitness writer is that I'm constantly being introduced to new workouts and styles of exercise. But there's one move I always come back to: the plank. It's a brilliant ...

There's no doubt about it: the humble plank is an elite full-body move. It might look easy, but maintaining a perfectly executed plank hold for any length of time earns you legitimate bragging rights, ...

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

When you're doing a plank, you're (hopefully) concentrating on your form. Actually performing the exercise correctly is more challenging that just bracing your elbows on the ground and holding ...

Third time’s the charm. Ryan Seacrest nearly fell again on set of Wheel of Fortune when he faced the night’s winner to a planking challenge. The contestant did the challenge in heels while the game ...

This includes muscles like the diaphragm, pelvic floor, internal obliques, and abs, according to Dean. Doing planks keeps ...