Why one trainer calls the plank variation "no joke." ...

This simple yet powerful move has become a go-to exercise among U.S. fitness experts because it strengthens the core, ...

How often have you dismissed the plank? Sure, it's a simple movement that doesn't stir much excitement when you see someone holding the position in a corner of the gym – but if you level up to one of ...

The front plank exercise is commonly performed by runners to improve core strength and stability, but unfortunately, it’s commonly performed incorrectly. What may seem like a simple position to attain ...

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 ...

You probably don’t know that Tom Hoel held a plank for four hours and 28 minutes on May 22, 2015, setting a world record. You probably don’t know that this was the second plank record for Hoel, a ...

Although Erika Rischko set a new nine-minute plank record at the end of August, it wasn't a feat she'd set herself the goal of accomplishing. As it turns out, the 85-year-old fitness influencer from ...

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Canadian athlete and extreme planker Dana Glowacka has set a new world record in the female category for “Longest Time in an Abdominal Plank Position.” She held a plank for an insane 4 hours, 19 ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A 62-year old man from Illinois has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest planking session after holding the position for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds. 8 On Your ...

While record-setting athletes hold plank for hours on end, a new study shows that successful core training means doing more with less (Photo: Thinkstock) You probably don’t know that Tom Hoel held a ...