Ready for a challenge? Grab a medicine ball and try the juggling plank, which might just be the hardest upper body exercise you'll do all week. There’s no easy plank. That’s a fact. Whether you’re on ...

Find out why holding a strong plank for 2 minutes after 40 is a powerful test of core strength and how to safely build up to ...

A plank is more difficult than it looks. You have to use all of your muscle groups, including your core, abs, arms, back, shoulders, glutes and legs. It’s normal to struggle to do a plank. Many of my ...

Planks are widely considered by fitness experts to be a fantastic exercise to strengthen the muscles in your core and elsewhere, no matter your age or physical fitness level. There are numerous ...

From the gym to your own living room - plank exercises are everywhere and are considered one of the most effective ways to strengthen your core and get a flat stomach. But why are they so effective?

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 ...

Which exercise is better for the core? Planks have a significant advantage over sit-ups in terms of effectiveness and posture. Photo: Getty Images, Collage: FITBOO When it comes to choosing the right ...

When it comes to keeping your core strong, minimizing low back pain, and maximizing performance, plank variations are a vital component of your fitness routine. The bear plank is a core bodyweight ...

Plank jacks are a combined cardio and core-strengthening exercise. They can help you strengthen the muscles of both the upper and lower body. Adding plank jacks to your exercise routine a few times a ...

Build strength and muscle at home with this 9-minute bodyweight flow that trains your whole body safely after 40.

When it comes to choosing the right exercise for abdominal training, sit-ups and planks are particularly popular. While sit-ups are often seen as a classic exercise for strengthening the abdominal ...