reverse plank, or shoulder tap plank. These variations target different muscle groups and keep your workouts fresh and challenging. No matter how long you can hold a plank, proper technique is the ...

OK, in truth everybody finds the plank exercise tough—nothing makes time stand still like when you're shaking like a leaf trying to hold your form. Want your next set of planks to be over quicker?

Keep your glutes and thigh muscles tight as you hold. Come into a high plank with your hands under your shoulders, elbows tucked in, abs engaged and bum down. Stabilising through the core ...