When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Don’t fancy Russian twists? Try plank windmills instead. They're one of the ...

I don’t love planks. There I said it. Isometric exercises (or holding one position) are not my thing. I prefer other types of core exercises (hi dead bugs, bicycle crunches, inchworms, or V-ups!) over ...

Because there are so many other fun things you could be doing during summer days (and nights) than working out, an emphasis on “efficiency workouts” — which are exactly as you’d imagine — is crucial.

From high planks and low planks to side planks and plank jacks — plank variations aren’t hard to come by. We guess you could say that's what makes these OG bodyweight exercises (which can take true ...

A strong core is essential for total-body balance and stability. It also helps you power through daily movements with ease. As you age, it's natural to experience a decline in muscle mass, making core ...

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 ...

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 ...

We love a good home workout that includes jumping and high-impact moves, but sometimes we'd rather keep the intensity and nix the strain on our joints (sounds like a pretty good deal, right?). Annie ...

David Robertson is a group fitness instructor at Chicago Athletic Clubs. The name does this sequence justice: Your muscles will be barking by the end. As the DAREBEE site says of the series: “Some ...