To bump up the engagement of your hamstrings and glutes, add a leg lift to your low plank ... one minute between sets. Boost the upper-body activation of your planks by turning them into a ...

Start in full plank position. Lift one leg and pull your knee toward the opposite ... Pro tip: Keep your core engaged to perform the dumbbell row with control. If you’re swaying your body ...

Unfortunately, too many guys only target their oblique muscles with exercises that only factor in one of those ... of the Copenhagen plank add the knee drives with the lower leg.

When it comes to our Tom's Guide fitness challenges, we've tackled many plank challenges, too, but 70 reps of single-leg commando planks each day for one week has been one of my favorites so far.

Why the bear plank is ... your other leg." How to do the bear plank row If you’re new to exercise, Hooton recommends trying a bear plank without the weight first, lifting up one arm at a time.

Begin in a basic plank position, then lift one leg off the ground and hold for ... plank position with dumbbells in each hand. Perform a row on each side alternately, lifting the dumbbell towards ...

Lower them back down with a slow, controlled motion. As you progress you can take a single-leg stance during rows, or do plank rows. Lunges strengthen your legs and core, allowing you to easily ...

Lower down to the floor into a pushup, keeping your core engaged. Press back up, keeping the strong plank position. Row one of the dumbbells up to your ribcage. Squeeze your obliques and glutes to ...

Turn up your stability and balance with this 30-minute workout, which targets your entire body with a focus on your midsection.