AT 81, Robert Schwartz is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest man to perform an abdominal plank – and he can hold the position for a staggering 50 minutes. That’s around 25 ...

Here's how long you should be able to hold a plank — according to your age - Planking is a great strength-building exercise ...

At 81, Robert Schwartz is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest man to perform an abdominal plank – ...

Ah, the plank. It may just be one of the most intimidating exercises. Anyone who has shook their way through one knows that the isometric exercise appears simple, but is anything but. To the contrary, ...

Everyone wants a strong core. The first thing I ask every new Drucker Fitness client is what their fitness goals are. To this day, I have never had a client who did not mention having "ripped abs" or ...

Remember those times in elementary school gym class where you had to do the plank test? Turns out, your P.E. teachers really had your future fitness in mind. Planks are essential in every training ...

When it comes to ab workouts, there’s a nine out of 10 chance they will involve some sort of a plank. The move is a staple for good reason: They’re challenging and certainly bring the burn to your ...

To learn whether or not your upper-body strength level is where it should be—or needs a bit of a boost—we spoke with experts.

While the standard plank is widely incorporated into core workouts, the side plank is often overlooked. This variation of the plank targets the obliques, the muscles that run along the side of your ...

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.