A 62-year-old former Marine reclaimed a world record he originally set in 2011 by holding an abdominal plank for an astonishing eight hours earlier this month, the Guinness Book of World Records ...

Experts say a 1–2 minute plank is a strong benchmark after 50. Use our tips to build up safely and test your core strength.

If you’ve ever tried to hold an abdominal plank during a workout, you know how challenging it can be even for just a few seconds. For many people, doing a plank — which is when you support your body ...

‘In your 20s and 30s, being able to plank for 45-60 seconds is a solid marker of good core endurance,’ says PT Joseph Webb, ...