TikTok’s left-right push-up challenge is viral for a reason. Not only is it set to a catchy song, it also features one of the best full-body exercises you can do: Plank shoulder taps. Plank shoulder ...

Strengthening your shoulder muscles with exercises like bent-over row and mountain climbers can help you gain definition and maintain mobility.

Shoulder taps require minimal movement – when done right, at least. Who’d have thought such a minute move could pack such a punch? Despite how simple this plank variation might look, shoulder taps (or ...

This article was medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barchi, MD, a sports medicine specialist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on June 17, 2019. The shoulders are the most flexible joint ...

Planks and push-ups can be intimidating, but this modified push-up and plank workout can help you ease into the moves by introducing variations that can be both progressed and regressed. That’s where ...

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Just when you thought holding a plank couldn’t get any more difficult, TikTok has to go and create a whole plank dance challenge to take your core workout to the next level. While this trend is super ...

Side plants target the obliques, protect your spine, and strengthen your core, along with other benefits. To get the full effect, make sure you use the proper form. You can also try variations. The ...

You’ve probably heard of planks before, whether from trainers or your fit friends, or you’ve done them in your own workouts. The move is a pretty common staple in core workouts. That’s because this ...

While the efficacy of the basic plank hold is often questioned, given the sheer number of plank variations, one of its best replacements often goes under the radar—the reverse plank. It is one of the ...

In a side plank you should be in a position as if you were taken from a standing position and tipped to your side. Your elbow should be directly under your shoulder. As you position the top hand for ...