Stop training your core for looks and start training it for life. By prioritizing movements that teach your trunk to stabilize and resist force, you’re not just building a stronger midsection; you’re ...

Planking can be incredible for your core - but just how long do you have to hold the muscle-blasting pose for it to be effective? According to professor and spine specialist Stuart McGill, PhD, the ...

Fit & Well fitness writer Harry Bullmore performing a bird dog as part of the McGill Big Three core exercises. Millions of people around the world suffer from back pain. Core stability training is one ...

According to one spine expert, holding a plank for more than 10 seconds is pointless. Instead, he suggests doing interval training that includes multiple reps of 10-second plank holds. Planking often ...

Planks are one of those exercises that make their way into almost any core workout. And when done the right way, they not only fire up your core, but muscles in your ...

The plank is probably the most deceptive of all floor exercises. It looks so easy to prop yourself up on your hands or forearms and toes. In reality, it’s anything but easy. Most people fail at ...

Holding plank for ever-increasing periods of time has become a staple of many gym classes. Fitness experts claim that staying at the top of a push-up builds core, strengthens back muscles, tones the ...

It’s one of the most popular exercises at gyms and studios, but some experts say the majority of planks aren’t done properly. “Unfortunately, most people are doing them wrong,” personal trainer Amanda ...