At 81, Robert Schwartz is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest man to perform an abdominal plank – ...

Planks are widely considered by fitness experts to be a fantastic exercise to strengthen the muscles in your core and elsewhere, no matter your age or physical fitness level. There are numerous ...

Everyone wants a strong core. The first thing I ask every new Drucker Fitness client is what their fitness goals are. To this day, I have never had a client who did not mention having "ripped abs" or ...

Ah, the plank. It may just be one of the most intimidating exercises. Anyone who has shook their way through one knows that the isometric exercise appears simple, but is anything but. To the contrary, ...

But for many people, planking for even a few seconds can be challenging. Here’s how long you should be able to hold a plank, according to your age. If you’re in your twenties or thirties, you may want ...

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 ...

Remember those times in elementary school gym class where you had to do the plank test? Turns out, your P.E. teachers really had your future fitness in mind. Planks are essential in every training ...

On Well+Good's YouTube series "Good Moves," trainer Liv McIlkenny demonstrates a fiery 10-minute plank series that works your entire body. Can’t find an hour in the day to exercise? No problem.