The plank exercise has earned its place as a staple in fitness routines worldwide, combining simplicity with effectiveness. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced athlete, planks offer a versatile ...

Ready for a challenge? Grab a medicine ball and try the juggling plank, which might just be the hardest upper body exercise you'll do all week. There’s no easy plank. That’s a fact. Whether you’re on ...

Keeping your body controlled while moving an object develops functional core stability better than static movements ...

The term "dynamic" is often used to describe people with a penchant for action, or progress. It's rarely used in everyday vernacular, but a word that is powerful when applied at the right time and in ...

A strong core isn’t just about cranking out sit-ups. Sure, they’re a classic ab move, but if you really want to strengthen your midsection and keep your waist looking nipped yet strong, you’ll need to ...

A good warmup is criminally underrated. As tempting as it might be to jump right into your first exercise, doing so can actually prevent you from getting the most out of your workout. By warming up, ...

Consider the plank. Not the pirate variety, not the kind into which you hammer nails, not the kind on which salmon rests while being grilled. Instead, the plank: The looks-easy-but-isn’t exercise that ...

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 ...

Plank jacks are a combined cardio and core-strengthening exercise. They can help you strengthen the muscles of both the upper and lower body. Adding plank jacks to your exercise routine a few times a ...

Exercise trends come and go, but a solid core exercise is always in demand. While there are plenty to choose from, it's a fact that not all exercises are created equal for this part of the body. Some ...