“The plank is a great exercise to help strengthen and stabilize your core muscles,” says Aran Quinn, a coach at W10 Performance. “A strong core is important for providing the body with the strength ...

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Key Takeaways Isometric exercises, like planks or wall sits, may lower blood pressure more ...

There are many ways to do a plank, from straight-arm, side, and one-legged planks to plank knee taps and jacks. These moves ...

There are several types of planks that can be done to strengthen the core muscles. From knee planks for beginners to reverse planks for advanced exercisers, core strengthening exercises can be ...

While record-setting athletes hold plank for hours on end, a new study shows that successful core training means doing more with less (Photo: Thinkstock) You probably don’t know that Tom Hoel held a ...

The fitness world has embraced a new champion in core training, and traditional sit-ups have taken a backseat. The plank, despite its deceivingly simple appearance, has captured worldwide attention ...

May 23 (UPI) --A Montreal fitness enthusiast attending an Illinois event broke a Guinness World Record by holding the plank post for 4 hours and 20 minutes. Dana Glowacka, a Montreal yoga instructor, ...

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A 62-year old man from Illinois has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest planking session after holding the position for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds. 8 On Your ...

EHINGEN, Germany (WKRC/CBS Newspath) - A 30-year old IT-professional has cracked the code for an unusual record: hula hooping while in the abdominal plank position for 6.34 minutes. "The hardest part ...