While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

As a doctor of physical therapy, Dr. Betiku understands the importance of core strength and stability, so we asked him to ...

Move over traditional lifting; this single underrated compound exercise targets your core, back, and shoulders simultaneously ...

If you’ve ever tried them, you know side planks are challenging­—even more than regular planks. But they’re a critical move, says Keli Roberts, an exercise physiologist with the American College of ...

Another week, another plank challenge — we just can’t seem to get enough of them at Tom’s Guide. As my colleague recently said when trying planks with knee taps every day for a week — the exercise can ...

What Is the Body’s Core? Your body’s core is the term used for the group of muscles within your midsection that stabilize your spine and pelvis. Several muscles and groups of muscles make up the core ...

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

The plank is one of the most commonly performed core-strengthening exercises, and whether you're getting your heart-rate up at Barry's or at home (using a Class FitSugar video, per chance??), there's ...

When it comes to ab workouts, there’s a nine out of 10 chance they will involve some sort of a plank. The move is a staple for good reason: They’re challenging and certainly bring the burn to your ...