At first glance, the plank might not look like much. What could be that great about holding up your body without even moving? As it turns out, holding a plank position has some serious benefits. Plank ...

Planking is a great way to add strength-building to your exercise routine. Variations exist to help people of all ability levels. Maintaining a strong core is important for improving stability, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Planks are better at building core strength because ...