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 ...

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 ...

Balance on your hands and toes with your body in one straight line, hands underneath your shoulders and feet hip-width distance apart. To make this move more challenging, elevate your feet onto a step ...

Whether you love or hate ‘em, your core routine isn’t complete without at least one plank. They may make your abs shake and burn, but they’re actually helping you build total-body strength. “Planks ...

While the standard plank is widely incorporated into core workouts, the side plank is often overlooked. This variation of the plank targets the obliques, the muscles that run along the side of your ...

Core exercises like side planks offer strength and stability, and they help prevent injuries. But there’s one advanced variation that targets muscles regular side planks miss: the Copenhagen plank. “A ...

I've tried a wide range of core workouts. Many feature fancy equipment like an abs wheel, stability ball, or Pilates ring. But, what I've learned and am here to share is that none of that is necessary ...

Many know the side plank as an effective exercise for the oblique abdominal muscles. But side planks also work other important muscles like the shoulder, back, and gluteal muscles. By modifying the ...