Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How to do the perfect side plank, and how to make it easier (and harder). Planks are hard. Even just 30 seconds in plank position ...

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 ...

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.

Vanilla ice cream, a plain cheeseburger, that little black dress-sometimes keeping it simple is actually the most satisfying. That goes for the core move youve probably done in almost every workout ...

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 ...

While the standard plank is widely incorporated into core workouts, the side plank is often overlooked. This variation of the plank targets the obliques, the muscles that run along the side of your ...

I've tried a wide range of core workouts. Many feature fancy equipment like an abs wheel, stability ball, or Pilates ring. But, what I've learned and am here to share is that none of that is necessary ...

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 ...

Planks can help work your core muscles, as well as your upper and lower body. There are different types of planks that may have slightly different benefits. The plank is a classic exercise that works ...