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I won't lie - I've never been a fan of the plank exercise, and in the summer last year, I decided I needed to work on my core strength. Looking at options, the dead bug exercise appealed the most, ...

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight ...

And each can be progressed as your core gets stronger ...

The push-up is one of the best bodyweight exercises for building upper-body strength. It targets the chest, shoulders, ...

Planks build solid bracing strength, but bed-based exercises let you train your core in a way that feels more controlled and approachable. You can lie back, slow your movements, and focus on how your ...