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A well-rounded fitness routine goes beyond just focusing on individual muscle groups; it's about building a strong foundation that enhances overall performance and functionality. When it…

In the words of Meg Takacz, ‘We’re back!’ This time, it’s a full-body, five-move HIIT torcher to get every muscle group fired up and burning out. Trust us — this one isn’t for the faint of…

If you haven’t heard about the Sorenson Hold, it’s time to add this challenging, muscle-torching back and glute exercise to your strength program. As the name suggests, the Sorenson Hold is…

There’s barely a stone left unturned when testing plank variations at Tom’s Guide, but commando planks are one of the best we’ve tried. Also referred to as moving planks, up-down planks,…

A full-body dumbbell workout that only takes 20 minutes and five rounds to torch muscles and build endurance? Count us in. We love creating and seeking out quick and effective workouts that…

Ahh the plank — a word that elicits a look of horror in the eyes of my clients when I explain that a 30-second plank awaits. As a personal trainer, I can tell you that a plank is an…

When it comes to working your abs, not all exercises are created equal, and if you’re looking for a workout finisher that’ll blast the muscles in your midsection, we’ve found it. Created by…

If you’re new to the plank exercise or exercise in general, or it’s been a while since you last held a forearm plank, it’s worth starting with knee planks to help you build up your core…

If you haven’t seen the reverse plank before, flip a traditional straight-arm or forearm plank over, and you’ve nailed it.Like many plank variations, this move targets your core, namely the…

When it comes to working your core, not all ab exercises are created equal. That said, one that gets you an awful lot of bang for your buck is the bodyweight plank, and here at Tom’s Guide,…