Want stronger abs and a more defined stomach? Here are 5 ways to do planks for your core to keep you strong and toned.

A boyfriend of one of our editors attends a fire academy, and she tried the three-minute plank series he does during firefighter training.

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A Pilates instructor explains how to do a side plank for better core strength and balance. Read on for some of her best tips and side plank variations.

Want to see results from planks? (Photo: POPSUGAR Studios) Pressing through an elbow plank with palms facing down will help keep back muscles engaged and clasping hands together in a fist will ...

Side plank with crunch, 5 reps each side Holding a side plank, bring your top elbow to meet your top knee. Single arm/leg plank, 15 seconds Hold a plank and alternate lifting one limb at a time.

How to do up and down planks Get into the plank position on an exercise mat (if you don’t have one, we’ve found the best yoga mats that double as exercise mats here) Keep your palms flat on ...

How to do the side plank exercise, a deceptively tough core movement that can diversify your ab workouts to challenge your oblique muscles.

When it comes to core exercises, the plank is the where it's at. Try these plank variations to modify the exercise or increase the challenge, or simply to spice up your next workout.

These bear plank variations give you an opportunity to work on bracing your core, one of the most key functions of the muscle group and a way for better abs.

Take your plank game to the next level with these top plank variations recommended by a trainer for sculpting strong, toned abs. Upgrade your core workout: ...