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4 bodyweight exercises that strengthen your core as effectively as a plank

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Several bodyweight exercises can strengthen your core in addition to the plank.These ...

If you can hold a plank this long after 55, your core strength is elite

A certified running coach and personal trainer reveals how long you need to hold a plank after 55 to have elite core strength ...
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13 Killer Exercises to Strengthen Your Core

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Core muscles are used by everyone all day, every day, so keeping them ...
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15 Best Oblique Exercises for Women to Get Stronger Abs

When it comes to tightening up that midsection, many of us focus on the six-pack zone. We want Halle Berry's abs and we want 'em now. But the obliques are your waist's unsung hero. Both the external ...

If You Can Hold a Plank This Long After 60, Your Core Strength Is Stronger Than 90% of Peers

Plank hold test benchmarks for adults over 60, according to a certified trainer.