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 ...

You probably don’t know that Tom Hoel held a plank for four hours and 28 minutes on May 22, 2015, setting a world record. You probably don’t know that this was the second plank record for Hoel, a ...

This no-movement exercise is one of the most reliable ways to measure core endurance, posture control, and spinal ...

The plank feels endless—but it’s one of the most effective core exercises. Your ideal hold time depends on your age, fitness ...

DonnaJean Wilde, 59, holds Guinness World Records for the longest plank and most push-ups by a woman. She can plank for 4.5 hours and do 1,575 push-ups in an hour. She shared tips on how to get and ...

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Although Erika Rischko set a new nine-minute plank record at the end of August, it wasn't a feat she'd set herself the goal of accomplishing. As it turns out, the 85-year-old fitness influencer from ...

The fitness world has embraced a new champion in core training, and traditional sit-ups have taken a backseat. The plank, despite its deceivingly simple appearance, has captured worldwide attention ...

How often have you dismissed the plank? Sure, it's a simple movement that doesn't stir much excitement when you see someone holding the position in a corner of the gym – but if you level up to one of ...

YOU KNOW THE SAYING: Work smarter, not harder. You may have already incorporated that mentality into your training routine, subbing unfocused, 60-minute workouts for strategic 30-minute sessions, or ...

I've seen my share of partner workouts, and they usually have some cute theme about teamwork, motivation, or helping each other achieve goals. Toss the medicine ball to each other! Sit on each other's ...

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 ...