The plank exercise is an old-school isometric core exercise that originated with yoga practices and has since been a standard part of mainstream bodyweight workouts. It's a top-shelf ab move that can ...

A 58-year-old grandmother has been recognized by the Guinness World Records for breaking the record for the longest time held in an abdominal plank position by a woman. DonnaJean Wilde held a plank ...

AT 81, Robert Schwartz is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest man to perform an abdominal plank – and he can hold the position for a staggering 50 minutes. That’s around 25 ...

A grandmother just broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time in an abdominal plank position for a female. DonnaJean Wilde is a 58-year-old mom of 5 and grandmother of 12 from Alberta, ...

Core muscles wrap around the midsection like a girdle, forming a connecting link between the upper and lower body. They support, stabilize, and help move your spine, trunk, and pelvis, and most body ...

To learn whether or not your upper-body strength level is where it should be—or needs a bit of a boost—we spoke with experts.

Adding leg lifts to the reverse plank makes it more dynamic by engaging more muscle groups at once. While holding a standard ...

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

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

George Hood completed around 1,500 sit-ups per day to train for the feat. An Illinois man who spent the past several months training seven hours a day, including 1,500 sit-ups daily, has broken the ...