So, What Muscles Do Planks Actually Work? originally appeared on Parade. Planks are one of the most versatile and accessible exercises out there. You don’t need any equipment, and you can do them ...

The plank works more than just your abs. Discover the full-body benefits of this core move and how to hold it correctly for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THERE'S A REASON people often refer to strength training simply as "lifting:" it almost always involves ...

The plank is the most accessible exercise that gives the best outcome for building core strength. It's one of the simplest yet most challenging movements, as it engages many different muscular groups ...

While the plank delivers improvements in core strength, hanging out in the plank position for more than one to two minutes tends to lead to diminishing rewards. It can be easy to hold the plank ...

Planking — a full-body exercise focusing mainly on the core — is one that everyone from fitness newbies to gurus loves to hate. Planks have also become a viral trend, hitting social media platforms ...

Think planking is easy? Give it a try! The initial 10 seconds are okay, but then—your arms tremble, your core screams, and time stands still. Can you hold for 60 seconds? Challenge yourself and burn!

It is Sunday afternoon, and I just left the YMCA. I was a little late getting there so I really did not get to finish my resistance training routine. What a shame! Most people would let it go and be ...

Thanks to the trainers at NYC's Fithouse, this two-minute weighted plank series is the hardest full-body workout I've had, well, ever. Seriously: When I looked at the droplets of water on my mat, I ...