There are so many variations of plank — the ultimate bodyweight move to tone your core and upper body. If you really want to carve your six-pack and lengthen your obliques, try these ab-focused ...

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 ...

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 ...

Variety is the spice of life, and that includes your core workout. So if your traditional plank hold (albeit effective) is feeling a little stale, add some heat with a side plank. “More balance, more ...

If you’ve been feeding your core nothing but plain old planks and common crunches, chances are you're bored witless -- and all progress in the ab department has come to a standstill. As with all body ...

Each month, a new trainer takes us through four of the best workouts they have in their back pocket. Follow along weekly for new ways to sweat it out with us. See All As much as planks make me want ...

These are exercise moves to target your love handles and strengthen your core. Stephanie Mansour is a private health coach for women and a certified personal trainer. For the past decade, Stephanie ...

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.

A basic plank is a great core exercise. But Nashville-based celebrity trainer Erin Oprea, who works with Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini, and Martina McBride, among others, has taken it one step ...

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 ...