The plank is one of the most underrated exercises in bodyweight fitness. Planks for beginners start with the low plank (a.k.a forearm plank) and build up to high plank, side plank, reverse plank and ...

A plank is more difficult than it looks. You have to use all of your muscle groups, including your core, abs, arms, back, shoulders, glutes and legs. It’s normal to struggle to do a plank. Many of my ...

Finding an exercise that gets you more bang for your buck is like hitting a jackpot, and if it's bodyweight—AKA requiring no equipment other than your body—you're onto a winner. One exercise we love ...

The plank looks like an easy exercise—after all, you’re not even moving during it. But there’s more involved in how to do a plank than you may think. Once you master the move and learn how to do plank ...

The plank works the entire body — the core, abs, arms, back, shoulders, glutes and lower body, and it can help with back pain. I recommend that my clients include this low-impact exercise regularly in ...