Why not use an ab wheel to work muscles harder during planks? It's a good way to change things up and the variation challenges balance and stability, activating muscle groups all over the body.

The plank exercise is an old-school isometric core exercise that originated with yoga practices and has since been a standard part of mainstream bodyweight workouts. It's a top-shelf ab move that can ...

Better posture. Weak upper abs often result in poor posture and spinal misalignment, but by targeting these muscles, you can ...

Some people love to train abs for vanity, but I love to train abs for strength (about 20 percent of my motivation is for vanity purposes). There are a lot of different ab exercises you can do for a ...

If your goal is a visibly stronger core, remember there’s no single method that guarantees a six-pack. Forget gimmicks and ...

Balance on your hands and toes with your body in one straight line, hands underneath your shoulders and feet hip-width distance apart. To make this move more challenging, elevate your feet onto a step ...

Even if you love planks, they can become a bit boring day after day. The good news: You have some options. You can either strive to extend the amount of time you can hold your planks — the current ...

Want a single move that will give you rock-hard abs? No problem: Build a solid core with deceptively simple plank exercises. We don’t know too many people who get excited about doing planks. Generally ...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last five years, you’ve probably heard about the plank — one of the all-time best exercises for strengthening and toning the core. But let’s get real — ...

Planks are unbeatable when it comes to effective abdominal and back training. Photo: Getty Images The plank is one of the most well-known exercises for the abdominal muscles. However, if done ...

Tone House head coach Christi Marraccini demonstrates must-try tips. The plank is a simple exercise that can be done anywhere at anytime, but its benefits are countless. Planks can not only help ...