If there’s one exercise that has stood the test of time, it’s the plank — deceptively simple, undeniably challenging, and surprisingly transformative. At first glance, it looks easy: just hold yourself up. But after a few seconds, you start to feel the heat, the tremble, and the power of what your body can really do….

The side plank is an excellent exercise for strengthening the oblique abdominal muscles, which don’t get worked as much during ab exercises like crunches. How To Do a Side Plank Strengthen Your Hips with Side Planks Lie on your right side, legs extended and stacked from hip to feet. The elbow of your right arm…

Planking is one of the most common exercises people perform. The benefits are numerous, and it can be done anywhere! However, unless you have someone helping you adjust your form or you can see yourself in the mirror, it’s tough to know if you are doing it correctly.   Raised Hips – Keep your body level,…

The 3 Most Common Plank Mistakes Mistake #1: Arching your back If your abdominals aren’t engaged, your arms will tire out from supporting the majority of your bodyweight. When that happens, your first inclination is to arch your back, which puts undue pressure on your spine.  How to fix it: “There’s a lot of unnecessary shrugging that occurs when…

“The plank is more than an exercise—it’s a fundamental building block in the fitness world, accessible to beginners and indispensable for advanced practitioners,” says Laura Logan, a NASM certified personal trainer and certified pilates teacher at Club Pilates in Utah. “Its unique position as a static exercise allows it to foster strength, stability, and endurance by engaging…

The versatile plank helps strengthen muscles of the arms, shoulders, back, core, and more, all in one move. It’s central to many exercise programs, from Pilates to yoga to circuit training, along with being a killer body weight–only move on its own. How Planks Strengthen the Abdominal Muscles In a plank, you’ll predominantly be using the transverse abdominis and…

The plank works. In fact, according to a study conducted by researchers at Pennsylvania State University the plank works your core more effectively than traditional crunches and, better still, won’t wreck your back, either. However, this is not an article that is attempting to debate the planks utility or usefulness, at this point that is beyond reproach,…

Whether you’re taking a group fitness class or following an exercise DVD at home, it’s a sure bet that you’ll be doing planks at some point during the workout—and for good reason. Planks are the ultimate test of total-body strength, not just your core. That’s why they’re the groundwork for many bodyweight exercises, like push-ups and burpees. “The…

Planking is one of the best bodyweight exercises for strength, endurance, and overall fitness. It’s simple, requires no equipment, and can be done anywhere, anytime! Whether you’re looking to build a strong core, improve posture, or boost flexibility, planking is a game-changer. 1. Strengthens Your Core Muscles 🏋️‍♂️ Planks engage multiple core muscles, including:✔ Rectus…

The plank is one of the most effective and versatile bodyweight exercises. It strengthens your core, shoulders, back, and legs, all while improving posture and stability. Whether you’re a beginner or a fitness enthusiast, learning how to plank correctly can help you achieve better endurance, reduced back pain, and improved overall strength. 1. Why Should…