No matter how frequently you lift, abs exercises have a way of keeping even the most fit people humble. By isolating the core, you quickly learn how strong (or weak) your midsection is. But core work ...

Why reverse planks might be the most underrated core move ...

Vanilla ice cream, a plain cheeseburger, that little black dress-sometimes keeping it simple is actually the most satisfying. That goes for the core move youve probably done in almost every workout ...

I don’t mind planks, but one of my problems with a standard plank is that the obliques don’t get hit hard enough for my liking. This side plank alternative is torture on your obliques, shoulders, and ...

The plank is one of the most commonly performed core-strengthening exercises, and whether you're getting your heart-rate up at Barry's or at home (using a Class FitSugar video, per chance??), there's ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you think of Copenhagen, smoked fish and bike lanes might come to mind. But in the fitness world, it ...

The side plank is a core exercise. Brigette Williams with Living Balanced says it helps strengthen the pelvic floor and the entire core unit, especially the deep core muscles. It’s an advanced version ...

When you think of Copenhagen, smoked fish and bike lanes might come to mind. But in the fitness world, it’s the name of a challenging side plank variation. A Copenhagen plank is a static bodyweight ...

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Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Planks are better at building core strength because they engage the deepest layer of your ab ...

I don’t love planks. There I said it. Isometric exercises (or holding one position) are not my thing. I prefer other types of core exercises (hi dead bugs, bicycle crunches, inchworms, or V-ups!) over ...