Most people hold planks too long. Discover the science-backed answer to how long you really need to hold a plank for effective gains.

There are several types of planks that can be done to strengthen the core muscles. From knee planks for beginners to reverse planks for advanced exercisers, core strengthening exercises can be ...

Most athletes now know that core training with planking exercises can improve athletic performance, and many have added it to their routines with the hopes of a great return on their investment.

If your goal is to show off a six pack next summer, this exercise can be important to achieve it, but there are other benefits to be gained from planks as well. Strengthening the core also allows you ...

While record-setting athletes hold plank for hours on end, a new study shows that successful core training means doing more with less (Photo: Thinkstock) You probably don’t know that Tom Hoel held a ...

Canadian athlete and extreme planker Dana Glowacka has set a new world record in the female category for “Longest Time in an Abdominal Plank Position.” She held a plank for an insane 4 hours, 19 ...

At 85, Erika Rischko held a plank for 9 minutes live on TV. Here’s how she trains, why she loves planks, and her advice for ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A 62-year old man from Illinois has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest planking session after holding the position for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds. 8 On Your ...

May 23 (UPI) --A Montreal fitness enthusiast attending an Illinois event broke a Guinness World Record by holding the plank post for 4 hours and 20 minutes. Dana Glowacka, a Montreal yoga instructor, ...

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EHINGEN, Germany (WKRC/CBS Newspath) - A 30-year old IT-professional has cracked the code for an unusual record: hula hooping while in the abdominal plank position for 6.34 minutes. "The hardest part ...