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, ...

This no-movement exercise is one of the most reliable ways to measure core endurance, posture control, and spinal protection—making it a favorite among U.S. fitness professionals.

As a former U.S. Marine, Erin Oprea is dedicated to fitness. Now a Nashville-based personal trainer with clients like Carrie Underwood, she uses her expertise to help those with busy lives stay fit.

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 ...

Your core is the base of all your power during exercise. You use it in pretty much every single move, whether you really feel it or not. There are a zillion ways to work your abs, but one move you'll ...

Core body strength is key for so many things; balance, posture and - a particularly popular one - building abs. The plank is probably the first move you think of when you want to do abdominal ...

The front plank exercise is commonly performed by athletes to improve core strength and stability, but unfortunately, it's commonly performed incorrectly. What may seem like a simple position to ...

We’ve all been there. You’re 30 seconds into a plank, and all you can think is that there must be something, anything, better than this. Try this next time — it’s a simple plank variation from Pilates ...

Planks are pretty much the gold standard when it comes to core workouts — especially since most experts agree that we should avoid sit-ups like the plague. While plank variations can get fancy — with ...

Celebrity trainer Ashley Borden is one of Hollywood’s most seasoned fitness pros. The Revenge Body season 2 coach, whose clients have included Reese Witherspoon ...

Check out Women's Health's FitGIF Friday every week for fun and challenging new moves to make your sweat sesh really count. Here's this week's exercise: Lateral plank walk: Take a walk on the wild ...