Plank - Best workout for Strength and Endurance in Your Abs, Back and Core

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It's hard to believe the plank could provide such a great workout—until you try it.
Get detailed instructions on Plank. Learn correct technique with our Plank video, photos, tips and reviews.

The plank exercise ranked number 10 in the ACE study and is a great way to build endurance in both the abs and back, as well as the stabilizer muscles. This move is also great for building strength for pushups, an exercise that requires quite a bit of core strength.

Whether you can hold a plank for 20 seconds or two minutes, you’ll love these fresh variations on the standard move.
If you’ve never tried one, a plank may look easy, almost too easy to be beneficial, but this is deceiving. While getting into the proper form is straightforward, holding the position takes strength and endurance in your abs, back, and core.

The plank is one of the best exercises for core conditioning but it also works your glutes and hamstrings, supports proper posture, and improves balance.

There are many variations you can try to add intensity and work different areas of your body. In the pictures above, we will demonstrate what plank variations you can use to help improve your posture, balance, and overall fitness.

5 Benefits of Doing Planks:

1. A Toned Belly
2. Reduce Back Pain
3. Flexibility
4. Improve Your Mood
5. Improve Your Balance and Posture