If you’ve ever tried them, you know side planks are challenging­—even more than regular planks. But they’re a critical move, says Keli Roberts, an exercise physiologist with the American College of ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The plank is, after a short time, a pretty boring move. It's hugely ...

A staple of many core workouts, most runners will be familiar with the side plank exercise. But you may be surprised to learn that it's one of the best exercises you can do for working your deep core.

Trainer Heather Robertson is, in my opinion, one of the best fitness professionals on YouTube (we rounded up 10 of these channels here). She posts a wide range of at-home workouts — HIIT, lower body, ...

To keep things real, Namrata also shared three fail clips in the same video. In these, the ball keeps falling off just when she tries to balance it. In her side note, the fitness coach wrote, “Here's ...

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 ...

Getting a stronger core won't happen overnight, but being consistent with your training and doing ab-strengthening exercises will have you reaping the benefits in your core and will improve your ...

Learn how to do the Copenhagen plank, a challenging side plank variation that strengthens your hips and core and improves shoulder stability.

Skip ab machines. Build a stronger core after 40 with 4 bodyweight moves: shoulder taps, dead bugs, side planks, hollow holds.

Ever notice how reverse planks can either feel easy or straight-up impossible? It all depends on the day, your energy levels, and where you’re at in your workout journey. Luckily there are all sorts ...