Planks may seem daunting but are great for strengthening muscles in your core and elsewhere. Modifications can make the exercise more accessible — or more difficult.

The plank exercise works the abs, arms, back and glutes. But performing it properly is key to reaping the benefits and reducing back pain.

Planks are a true multitasker. For proof, consider the many types of plank exercises that make it so much more than a staple core move.

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.

The Copenhagen plank is not your typical core move—it’s a side plank variation where you put your top calf on an elevated ...

The plank can be one of the best ways to strengthen your core. Learn how to plank the right way, and begin building your body for better golf.

Standing ab exercises are the floor-free way to master your core and boost strength, says PT and women's fitness coach, Kate ...

Do a squat thrust by jumping your feet back into a plank position with your hands still on the bench. Do one basic push-up, bending the elbows and then straightening back to plank.

No equipment needed for this 15-minute cardio bodyweight workout. Work up a sweat and feel good in just minutes — no excuses!

(CNN) — 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 ...