Why not use an ab wheel to work muscles harder during planks? It's a good way to change things up and the variation challenges balance and stability, activating muscle groups all over the body.

The plank exercise is an old-school isometric core exercise that originated with yoga practices and has since been a standard part of mainstream bodyweight workouts. It's a top-shelf ab move that can ...

Some people love to train abs for vanity, but I love to train abs for strength (about 20 percent of my motivation is for vanity purposes). There are a lot of different ab exercises you can do for a ...

Balance on your hands and toes with your body in one straight line, hands underneath your shoulders and feet hip-width distance apart. To make this move more challenging, elevate your feet onto a step ...

Getting abs takes time and effort, so wouldn’t it be convenient if one exercise alone could sculpt toned and visible abs? Known as a compound exercise, the plank targets multiple core muscles at once ...

Planks are better at building core strength because they engage the deepest layer of your ab muscles. Crunches mainly target the surface abs—the “six-pack” muscles—and are better at improving ...

Even if you love planks, they can become a bit boring day after day. The good news: You have some options. You can either strive to extend the amount of time you can hold your planks — the current ...

Planks are unbeatable when it comes to effective abdominal and back training. Photo: Getty Images The plank is one of the most well-known exercises for the abdominal muscles. However, if done ...

Doing plank leg raises regularly can improve your posture by strengthening the muscles that support the spine. A strong core ...

In a world (or at least an Instagram feed) where fitness pros and newbies alike are always trying to out-sweat one another, Blogilates founder Cassey Ho decided to team up with two fellow fitness ...

Tone House head coach Christi Marraccini demonstrates must-try tips. The plank is a simple exercise that can be done anywhere at anytime, but its benefits are countless. Planks can not only help ...