When it comes to building core strength, crunches have fallen out of favor and the plank is now considered the gold standard. Indeed, the thinking on this issue has shifted so much that in 2023, that ...

See why a 90 second plank is an elite core benchmark after 50 and use this 4 move plan to safely build strength to reach it.

If you’ve ever tried them, you know side planks are challenging­—even more than regular planks. But they’re a critical move, says Keli Roberts, an exercise physiologist with the American College of ...

See how long you should hold a plank after 50 to go from building to elite, plus tips to safely boost core strength.

Getting older doesn't mean losing your edge. Some of the simplest strength tests can reveal just how capable your body still is. One of the best? A 45-second plank. Holding a solid plank challenges ...

As of this year, Marines have the option of choosing either planks or crunches on their annual physical fitness test. The change, which took effect Jan. 1, follows a 2017 change that let them choose ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Ah, the plank. It may just be one of the most intimidating ...

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 ...

OK, so you have been going to the gym regularly and you think you are in pretty good shape — but how fit are you really? Challenge yourself and keep track of your goals with these fitness tests that ...

Now that the leg tuck is officially no longer part of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), the only choice that soldiers have is to replace it with plank pose. That means you need to incorporate ...