A personal trainer shares the "tuck crunch" exercise as an alternative to planks if you want to build a strong and stable core while remaining low impact on joints.

How Planks Strengthen the Abdominal Muscles. In a plank, you’ll predominantly be using the transverse abdominis and rectus abdominis muscles of the abdominal wall, says Cameron Yuen, DPT, CSCS ...

The cat-cow stretch is a gentle flow between two poses that improves flexibility in the spine. Start on all fours with hands ...

Florida man Bob Schwartz, 80, sets record by holding a plank for 50 minutes at Ocean Reef Fitness Club, showcasing ...

Get age-specific plank duration goals and understand how different plank variations target specific muscle groups, as "Fox & Friends" hosts face off in a planking challenge.

Planks are the ultimate test of total-body strength—not just your core. A personal trainer breaks down how to do proper planks and the muscles that planks work.

There are five basic strength-training exercises Bowers recommends to all his over-50 patients—though people of any age can ...

Over 40? If you can hold a plank this long with perfect form, your core strength is top-tier. See where you stand.

Muscles Engaged When Performing a Plank. Planks are a group of exercises in which several key muscle groups are exercised from the core: the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and obliques.

Ditch planks for a 6-minute Pilates core finisher that targets deep muscles fast, boosts stability, and enhances posture.

When it comes to core exercises, the plank is the where it's at. Try these plank variations to modify the exercise or increase the challenge, or simply to spice up your next workout.

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