Plank It Up! Top Shared Plank Workouts for Killer Abs

By Jeanette Morelan on February 9, 2016

If you’re looking for tone and definition in your midsection, there’s no better exercise than the classic plank. But, before you reach the point of forearm frustration, check out these popular plank variations to mix things up.

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5 Plank Variations for Better Abs

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Did you know that you can alter your plank to target different areas of your body? Lean It Up shows you how.

Lean It Up

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Quick and Tough Plank Workout

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Squeeze a little extra core into your day with this combination of planks and dynamic movement.

Pumps and Iron

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47 Crazy-Fun Plank Variations For A Killer Core

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Who knew there were this many plank variations?? Try them all for a kick-butt core.

Greatist

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The Ultimate Plank Challenge

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In just one month, you can work your way to a beach-ready core. Be warned—these moves will definitely have you feeling the burn.

Fitness Magazine

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Full Body Plank Workout

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Planks aren't just for your core—this workout adds elements that will help sculpt your butt and arms, too!

Women's Health

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10 Plank Exercises to Score Sexy Abs

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This plank workout incorporates additional elements like Bosu and stability ball exercises to really engage your core.

Shape

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Five Minute Plank Workout

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We're convinced you can do just about anything for five minutes—why not use that time to work your way to better abs?

Darebee

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20 Ways to Plank

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Switching up your workout helps to consistently develop your muscles, and this list of planks provides plenty of variation.

Health

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20-Minute Power Plank Circuit Workout

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A good, sweat-inducing circuit workout is hard to find. This one takes only 20 minutes and is totally plank-tastic.

POPSUGAR

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The Planks You Should Be Doing (But Probably Aren't)

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Don't get stuck in a rut! Really push yourself with these lesser-known dynamic plank moves.

Yahoo! Health