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Here’s a little secret that not every coach may tell you: Trainers will program side planks for their clients but rarely do it themselves, and I’m living proof. Excuse me while I run and hide from all the coaches with pitchforks who want my head on a stake. Anyhow, when side planks are on the...

Planks are special. The more you do them, the more they seem to make everything else you do in the gym better. Whether you're trying to smash a PR in a big lift, recover from a back injury, get faster on the field, or simply get better abs, planks can help. Unfortunately, planks get a bad rap...

The standard plank isn't an exciting exercise, but it can be a foundational one. If you can't do one and hold it for while, you need to work on your core strength. But most coaches agree that once you can hold the standard plank for a minute or so, the exercise isn't very effective. You need to...

Many lifters need to work on building core strength the right way. They think all those fancy exercises on social media work wonders until they try them. Plus, some sit all working day with a rounded back and then put themselves through more flexion by crunching like a madman. But do you know...

The push-up is a foundational bodyweight training exercise, and is a staple in many training programs. Whether you are a bodybuilder looking to get a bigger set of pecs, an athlete striving for improved strength and performance, a calisthenics junkie who swears by bodyweight exercises, or an...

The Army Combat Fitness Test is a new fitness test for Army personnel that will be implemented in October 2020. Do this program to pass it with flying colors. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Beginner Program Duration8 weeks Days Per Week 6 Time Per...

Solidify your core strength and build sturdier obliques by adding these 3 side planking variations into your core workout routines. Read on to learn more. You probably guessed there was another one of these coming sometime in February. If you remember from my last article on the subject, I had...

The Army Combat Fitness Test is a new fitness test for Army personnel that will be implemented in October 2020. Do this program to pass it with flying colors. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Beginner Program Duration8 weeks Days Per Week 6 Time Per...

If you find it tough to get out of the house during the holiday season, you may feel like using this as an excuse to skip training, but you can always keep fit from home with this intense “12 Days of Christmas Workout,” a circuit that is sure to burn off some of that Christmas excess and keep...

Whether your goal is a flat stomach or a chiseled 6-pack, core exercises should always be part of your training plan. Training your core goes beyond the aesthetic value of how your midsection looks. A strong core provides support during your training sessions, improves your posture, and helps...

It might seem as though it’s not possible to get a solid workout with just a band, but building a stronger physique doesn’t always require heavy dumbbells or a gym membership. Your band workout will be as intense as you want it to be. This is where incorporating body-weight moves...

Mediocre core workouts produce mediocre core strength and abdominal development. What defines a “mediocre” core workout? Some situps, some crunches, maybe a basic plank, then calling it a day could be considered less than an all-out workout. Those guys you see doing the “human flag” — they’re...

The abdominal plank is a staple in plenty of fitness regimens, but it's safe to say most people aren't exactly thrilled when a trainer calls for it during bootcamp class. Just a minute or two of planking will get the average gym goer's core feeling like it's on fire, so it's impossible to...

CORE STRENGTHENING EXERCISES William_Steinset Beginner Set 1: Front plank 1 minute Set 2: Right side plank, 30 seconds Set 3: Left side plank, 30 seconds Set 4: Front plank 1 minute Intermediate Set 1: Front plank TILL FAILURE Set 2: Right side plank, 1 minute Set 3: Left side plank, 1...

Plank-Grilled Sweet Soy Salmon 4 servings Total Time: 2 1/4 hours (including soaking the plank) Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup sake, or dry white wine 1/4 cup mirin, 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped scallions 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh...