The weighted side plank is a great move to strengthen and tone your obliques, those ab muscles on either side of your torso. Here’s how to do this exercise with proper form: 1. Start in a side plank ...

When you think of Copenhagen, smoked fish and bike lanes might come to mind. But in the fitness world, it’s the name of a challenging side plank variation. A Copenhagen plank is a static bodyweight ...

Looking for a sizzling core finisher to round off any workout? Allow us to introduce the side plank crunch. It’s an excellent upgrade on the traditional plank, says Jason Bristow, group exercise ...

To do a plank, engage your core and keep a straight line from your head to your heels. Planks strengthen your core, improve balance, and help burn calories. Speak with a healthcare provider before ...

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 ...

Variety is the spice of life, and that includes your core workout. So if your traditional plank hold (albeit effective) is feeling a little stale, add some heat with a side plank. “More balance, more ...

Le Sweat trainer Charlee Atkins reveals how to do a side plank properly, plus the common mistakes keeping you from mastering it. But just because the move is common doesn’t necessarily mean it’s easy.

When you think of Copenhagen, smoked fish and bike lanes might come to mind. But in the fitness world, it’s the name of a challenging side plank variation. Consider this your complete guide to how to ...

We last saw Copenhagen planks in our rundown of the best bodyweight exercises that actually build strength. But it’s an under-appreciated exercise, and deserves a spotlight of its own. The Copenhagen ...