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 ...

Fitness fads may come and go, but there’s one aspect of strength training we can all agree on: a strong core never goes out of style - and for this, I'd recommend the side plank exercise every time.

Variations of planks include dolphin, caterpillar, and one-legged planks. Planks help strengthen your core, which improves your balance and posture. People with shoulder or wrist pain need to avoid ...