A plank is more difficult than it looks. You have to use all of your muscle groups, including your core, abs, arms, back, shoulders, glutes and legs. It’s normal to struggle to do a plank. Many of my ...

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 ...

When it comes to keeping your core strong, minimizing low back pain, and maximizing performance, plank variations are a vital component of your fitness routine. The bear plank is a core bodyweight ...

If your goal is to show off a six pack next summer, this exercise can be important to achieve it, but there are other benefits to be gained from planks as well. Strengthening the core also allows you ...

If you’re bored with the usual pushup, you’ve obviously been doing them the traditional two-armed way. Slow down! Try them one arm at a time. “It’s awesome. It’s a great workout,” says trainer Yoko ...