We spotted an abs-toning trend on the #FitnessFriday hashtag today: the plank. No wonder people are into it: Planks train your abs for stability and activate your entire core—plus, a nice, long hold gives you lots of time to ponder your weekend plans!
For some plank-spiration, check out these awesome Instagrammers holding theirs:
This #FitnessFriday post even demos the awesome yoga side plank, a.k.a. vasisthasana:
Now it's your turn to bust out a plank. Try a standard, which we break down here, or turn up the challenge with these seven ways to make planks harder. Happy planking, and happy Friday!
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