Planks are widely considered by fitness experts to be a fantastic exercise to strengthen the muscles in your core and elsewhere, no matter your age or physical fitness level. There are numerous ...

Hold a strict forearm plank for 90 to 120 seconds to prove elite core strength after 50. Get clear form cues, progressions, ...

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 ...

This variation on a standard high plank engages all the body's major muscle groups , by it's great at really getting into those hard-to-engage lower abs. This quadruped exercise (which is a fancy way ...

Often, the way we work out, it's almost as if it could have an invisible meridian dividing the upper and lower halves (you know: arm day! leg day!). But central, quite literally, to everything is the ...

You'll need more than just crunches to build a strong, functional core. Try these moves to upgrade your workouts.

Check out Women's Health's FitGIF Friday every week for fun and challenging new moves to make your sweat sesh really count. Here's this week's exercise: Lateral plank walk: Take a walk on the wild ...

Of all the best plank variations I’ve tried over the years, the gymnastics plank is top dollar for building core stability, endurance, and strength. It doesn’t just strengthen your core; it hits ...

I haven't always loved abs exercises. My old routine of post-run crunches and planks was not it. Lately, I've found more motivating moves (hi, practicing pilates everyday and a kettlebell abs workout) ...