The plank drag is a plank variation that adds some weight and movement to the exercise, which I find makes it more engaging ...

Both planks and push-ups are hall-of-fame workout moves. They can be done nearly anywhere because you don't need any equipment, and you don't need any more space than the amount you take up lengthwise ...

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 ...

From barre class to boot camp, planks are everywhere—and that’s because nothing beats them for strengthening your core, says trainer Kira Stokes, creator of the Stoked Method, a high-intensity ...

The Copenhagen plank is not your typical core move—it’s a side plank variation where you put your top calf on an elevated surface, like a bench. So not only does it fire up your abs, but it also works ...

Changes to the exercises used for the military fitness testing are here to stay. It will take some time and practice to get used to replacing sit-ups and crunches with more static exercises like plank ...

Planks are a quintessential bodyweight exercise you can do any time, anywhere. They're a fantastic exercise to keep in your fitness toolbelt because they can help strengthen so many crucial areas of ...

Core muscles wrap around the midsection like a girdle, forming a connecting link between the upper and lower body. They support, stabilize, and help move your spine, trunk, and pelvis, and most body ...

When you were a kid, you probably did sit-ups at school for an ab workout. But is the sit-up the best ab exercise? That’s actually a simple question. No way! There are far better ab exercises than a ...

Planks and push-ups can be intimidating, but this modified push-up and plank workout can help you ease into the moves by introducing variations that can be both progressed and regressed. That’s where ...

Dr. Jennifer Ashton on why these exercises should be in your daily routine. Make self-care a priority! Join "GMA" and Dr. Jennifer Ashton with a new self-care challenge every month. Dr. Jennifer ...