The plank exercise has earned its place as a staple in fitness routines worldwide, combining simplicity with effectiveness. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced athlete, planks offer a versatile ...

Introducing the timeless plank exercise: a cornerstone of core training renowned for its ability to strengthen and define the abdominal muscles. But the question stands, how long should you hold a ...

A basic plank is a great core exercise. But Nashville-based celebrity trainer Erin Oprea, who works with Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini, and Martina McBride, among others, has taken it one step ...

You may think that the core muscles are only the ones in your stomach. In fact, the core is made up of all the muscles that connect the upper and lower body, including those of the stomach, lower back ...

The world of fitness has crowned a new champion in core training, and it’s not the traditional sit-up. The plank, a deceptively simple exercise, has captured the attention of fitness enthusiasts ...

The basic plank is a great wrist strengthener, provided you do it with impeccable form. Even if you start on your knees, the primary concern is alignment of your shoulders over your wrists with your ...

Everyone wants a strong core. The first thing I ask every new Drucker Fitness client is what their fitness goals are. To this day, I have never had a client who did not mention having "ripped abs" or ...

Ah, the plank. It may just be one of the most intimidating exercises. Anyone who has shook their way through one knows that the isometric exercise appears simple, but is anything but. To the contrary, ...

Ready for a challenge? Grab a medicine ball and try the juggling plank, which might just be the hardest upper body exercise you'll do all week. There’s no easy plank. That’s a fact. Whether you’re on ...

While the efficacy of the basic plank hold is often questioned, given the sheer number of plank variations, one of its best replacements often goes under the radar—the reverse plank. It is one of the ...