How to do the perfect side plank, and how to make it easier (and harder). Planks are hard. Even just 30 seconds in plank position can feel like an eternity. But as challenging as planks are, side ...

Add these moves to your strength training routine to sculpt and strengthen your arms and upper back. Some involve dumbbells and some use just your own bodyweight, but they all target and tone your ...

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 ...

1. Lie on one side with your knees straight. Prop your upper body up on your elbow and forearm. Brace your core by contracting your abs. Raise your hips until your body forms a straight line from your ...

You've probably seen online challenges, friends trying it, or simply heard that "planking is the best for abs." But what really happens if you decide to take it a step further and commit to doing a ...

Remember those times in elementary school gym class where you had to do the plank test? Turns out, your P.E. teachers really had your future fitness in mind. Planks are essential in every training ...

Begin in a side lying forearm plank position with left shoulder over left elbow. Place right leg on top of step platform and left leg extended on ground in front of step. Lift hips up to create one ...