A plank is a core exercise that requires glute and leg strength, as well as shoulder stability. To hold a plank, you need to keep your spine neutral and support it with your abdominal muscles. That ...

Side plants target the obliques, protect your spine, and strengthen your core, along with other benefits. To get the full effect, make sure you use the proper form. You can also try variations. The ...

When it comes to ab workouts, there’s a nine out of 10 chance they will involve some sort of a plank. The move is a staple for good reason: They’re challenging and certainly bring the burn to your ...

For the sake of good form and stronger muscles, trainer Meg Takacs explains the proper way to do a plank—and the mistakes she often sees people make. The top offender? Straining your neck. This will ...

How long can you hold a plank — and how does it stack up to others in your age group? That’s the question that was posed on "Fox & Friends" Thursday morning, when co-hosts Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence ...

Margot Robbie, pictured here on the set of the "Barbie" movie wearing a pink and white gingham dress, trained with David Higgins to get into top character shape. (Photo: Everett Collection) This ...

DonnaJean Wilde, 58, set the Guinness World Record for holding the longest plank for a female with 4 hours, 30 minutes and 11 seconds Guinness World Records A 58-year-old mother of five and ...