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 ...

Some of the best exercises are only a minute or two but are the most grueling. They will make you sweat, shake, and possibly collapse at the end, but they will tone you up, build muscle, and whip you ...

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 ...

Start in a neutral spine, side plank position. This should look as though someone took you from a standing position and laid you on your side with your elbow directly beneath your shoulder. Your head ...

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.

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 ...

Planks suck and this one is the worst. The Copenhagen plank is a variation on the toughest part of your mat Pilates class: the already notorious side plank. This version specifically targets the ...

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 ...