How to do the perfect side plank, and how to make it easier (and harder). Planks are hard. Even just 30 seconds in plank position can feel like an eternity. But as challenging as planks are, side ...

In Forearm Plank, you balance on your forearms instead of your hands, making it an especially beneficial pose for beginners and those with wrist pain--plus, you’re not missing any of the benefits of ...

The key is knowing how to do a plank, however. As good as the exercise is, you have to do it exactly right to reap the benefits. As one of the best core exercises to do at home, the plank can also ...

DonnaJean Wilde, 59, holds Guinness World Records for the longest plank and most push-ups by a woman. She can plank for 4.5 hours and do 1,575 push-ups in an hour. She shared tips on how to get and ...

In order to ensure you maintain the right form, the most fundamental thing Kelsey suggests is to slow down. "Taking your time to properly complete a movement is far better than trying to complete more ...

You’ve seen those viral social media challenges. Someone holding a plank for what seems like an eternity, face contorted in agony, body trembling, all while the clock ticks mercilessly onward. Maybe ...

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.