What does a week of side plank hip dips do for your core? This writer added them to his routine for a week to find out ...

Over 40? If you can hold a plank this long with perfect form, your core strength is top-tier. See where you stand.

For that reason, I prefer the variations on the basic move, like plank hip dips, so when another one came my way in the form of a side plank with lateral raises, I was practically gung-ho.

Fitness experts explain the benefits of side plank dips and how to do the exercise in perfect form.

The plank is a great exercise for your core, but holding it like a statue is only one of many ways to work those muscles. This video shows a plank-based exercise you probably haven’t seen before ...

Air squats Push-ups Alternating lunges Frogger Lateral hops V-sits Air squats Plank jacks Alternating lunges Up down plank Lateral hops Forearm plank hip dips ...

If you're all set on good plank form and feel ready to level up, we've rounded up 49 plank variations to challenge your whole body. From side planks to tricep plank dips, there are exercises ...

This 30-day plank challenge will transform your core in four weeks. Track your progress as you increase the time you can hold a plank and try plank variations.