Discover the ideal plank hold times after 50, plus the 30 and 60 second benchmarks that show your core is stronger than most.

The Pallof press is a core exercise that works all the ab muscles, as well as your glutes and back. It may be more effective than a plank because it creates less strain on the wrists and lower back.

Planks work the deepest parts of your abs, so they really do rock you to your core. And, if one person knows how to up the intensity on a plank, it's The Sculpt Society founder and ACE-certified ...

Planks are widely considered by fitness experts to be a fantastic exercise to strengthen the muscles in your core and elsewhere, no matter your age or physical fitness level. There are numerous ...

The world of fitness has crowned a new champion in core training, and it’s not the traditional sit-up. The plank, a deceptively simple exercise, has captured the attention of fitness enthusiasts ...

These three moves—dead bug, side plank with hip abduction, and suitcase... The post Stop the sit-ups, these 3 exercises are ...

The more crunches you do the more defined your abdominals. Right? Wrong. Sorry if that’s not what you wanted to hear, but it’s true. You can do all the crunches in the world and still not have even ...

Skip long planks. These 5 no-equipment core exercises build stability, strength, and definition with smart, full-torso ...

Check out Women's Health's FitGIF Friday every week for fun and challenging new moves to make your sweat sesh really count. Here's this week's exercise: Lateral plank walk: Take a walk on the wild ...

Strengthening your lower abs might not be at the top of your priorities when building a stronger core. Maybe you’re focused on how core strength can improve other exercise areas, like weightlifting or ...