So, What Muscles Do Planks Actually Work? originally appeared on Parade. Planks are one of the most versatile and accessible exercises out there. You don’t need any equipment, and you can do them ...

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Why not use an ab wheel to work muscles harder during planks? It's a good way to change things up and the variation challenges balance and stability, activating muscle groups all over the body.

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(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 ...

SCULPTING A SET of strong, muscular arms is high among the top priorities guys have at the gym. The big arms ideal is often thought to be a purely aesthetic pursuit—and for some trainees, that might ...

Getting abs takes time and effort, so wouldn’t it be convenient if one exercise alone could sculpt toned and visible abs? Known as a compound exercise, the plank targets multiple core muscles at once ...

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BIG TIME SQUATTERS and deadlifters put a major focus on training their legs. Bench press fanatics spend their time building up their chests. Athletes commit their efforts to sport-specific training, ...