Both planks and push-ups are hall-of-fame workout moves. They can be done nearly anywhere because you don't need any equipment, and you don't need any more space than the amount you take up lengthwise ...

Discover the ideal plank hold times after 50, plus the 30 and 60 second benchmarks that show your core is stronger than most.

Looking for a strong core and perfect posture? The plank is your ultimate ally! This seemingly simple exercise is a true "all ...

Changes to the exercises used for the military fitness testing are here to stay. It will take some time and practice to get used to replacing sit-ups and crunches with more static exercises like plank ...

Really want to get into the deepest parts of your core? How about a plank? There are difficult varieties like the hardstyle plank and eight-point plank, a favorite of pro surfer Lakey Peterson. There ...

Dr. Jennifer Ashton on why these exercises should be in your daily routine. Make self-care a priority! Join "GMA" and Dr. Jennifer Ashton with a new self-care challenge every month. Dr. Jennifer ...

When you were a kid, you probably did sit-ups at school for an ab workout. But is the sit-up the best ab exercise? That’s actually a simple question. No way! There are far better ab exercises than a ...

From barre class to boot camp, planks are everywhere—and that’s because nothing beats them for strengthening your core, says trainer Kira Stokes, creator of the Stoked Method, a high-intensity ...

Planks are a quintessential bodyweight exercise you can do any time, anywhere. They're a fantastic exercise to keep in your fitness toolbelt because they can help strengthen so many crucial areas of ...

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 ...

The plank position is an exercise phenomenon. It only began showing up in mainstream fitness venues about 15 years ago, and yet these days it's rare to walk into a fitness center and not see some ...