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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most people don't feel excited by the idea of holding a plank. Of all the workouts out there, it may just be the most brutal. And there's a reason for this: a plank works just about every part of your ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Pilates pro Simone de la Rue demonstrates how to do a plank jack—aka the ultimate cardio and core-strengthening move—with proper form. A little known fact about planks: In addition to working nearly ...