The side plank is a core exercise. Brigette Williams with Living Balanced says it helps strengthen the pelvic floor and the entire core unit, especially the deep core muscles. It’s an advanced version ...

Another week, another plank challenge — we just can’t seem to get enough of them at Tom’s Guide. As my colleague recently said when trying planks with knee taps every day for a week — the exercise can ...

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 ...

For a core- and glute-specific workout, you'll love this eight-move workout from ISSA-certified personal trainer and Under Armour trainer Sydney Torabi. It's quick (done in 20 minutes!), but intense!

Estrogen is an important hormone for maintaining muscle quality, with a big impact on tendon and joint elasticity, but it ...

When my boyfriend was accepted into fire academy, I knew it would entail a lot of physical work (think: carrying ladders and hoses, using bricks as weights, etc.). However, many of the conditioning ...

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 ...

IDK about you, but the only time I really, truly pay attention to my posture is when I'm working out (or when someone tells me to stop slouching). So you can imagine how garbage mine is the rest of ...