Aim for a 45–90 second plank after 50. Learn how to test safely, spot form red flags, and build real core endurance.

Introducing the timeless plank exercise: a cornerstone of core training renowned for its ability to strengthen and define the abdominal muscles. But the question stands, how long should you hold a ...

Learn how to do the Copenhagen plank, a challenging side plank variation that strengthens your hips and core and improves ...

Margot Robbie, pictured here on the set of the "Barbie" movie wearing a pink and white gingham dress, trained with David Higgins to get into top character shape. (Photo: Everett Collection) This ...

Consider the plank. Not the pirate variety, not the kind into which you hammer nails, not the kind on which salmon rests while being grilled. Instead, The Plank. The looks-easy-but-isn't exercise that ...

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 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There’s a good chance you’ve heard of the plank exercise if you have spent time working out at ...

‘In your 20s and 30s, being able to plank for 45-60 seconds is a solid marker of good core endurance,’ says PT Joseph Webb, ...

See how long you should hold a plank after 50 to go from building to elite, plus tips to safely boost core strength.