We're here to help you challenge your core (you're welcome) with this plank series. It's part of our Jump-Start fitness plan, helping you move every day for two weeks. This challenge uses all sorts of ...

In honor of the May edition of our Trainer of the Month Club, Emily Turner's at-home plank workout will give you a full-body workout in 6 moves. As much as planks make me want scream/cry/quit going to ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Don’t fancy Russian twists? Try plank windmills instead. They're one of the ...

Over 65? These 3 floor tests reveal true core strength, with passing scores and simple form cues to keep your spine safe.

Align the right side of your torso with the anchor point. Bend your elbows and bring the band back towards your rib cage.

This is one of my favorite side plank variations. I love how it works the core and fires up the obliques. But it's also great for the shoulders and upper back. These are all areas I work on regularly, ...

Quick biology lesson: the posterior chain is the term for the network of muscles that run the entire back length of our body, from our heels to the nape of our neck. As the reverse plank is one of the ...

With summer just around the corner, many are turning their attention to toning up their bodies for the warmer months ahead. When it comes to achieving a sculpted midsection, abdominal exercises play a ...

We’ve brought you workouts to improve your pushup abilities and get toned arms and legs, and today we’re tackling abs. What better way to target the core than with that reliable standby, planks? Mike ...

We're pumped to present our fave story of the week from our BFFs at FitSugar! When it comes to strengthening your middle, planks pull your entire core together. They can be your best friend or your ...