Insulin Resistance: This can develop with age, making it easier for fat to accumulate, particularly in the belly region. Start in a forearm plank position: elbows directly beneath your shoulders, ...

Wrist wedges help keep your wrists in a ... And just like with any plank variation, switching to your forearms can help shift the load off the wrists while still targeting the core and shoulders.

Gradually increase the duration of holds as your strength improves. If a traditional straight-arm plank is too taxing on your wrists or shoulders, modify with a forearm plank by putting your ...

Rest for 10 to 15 seconds in between reps and repeat two to three times. Gradually increase the duration of holds as your strength improves. If a traditional straight-arm plank is too taxing on your ...

Low Plank: Once you’re ready to level up, move onto a low plank. It’s almost identical, except you'll rest on your forearms, rather than your hands. As with the high plank, there should be a ...

First, place yourself in a plank position, with your hands slightly ... Dumbbell rows (10 reps each arm) Dumbbell rows are the only exercise in this routine that requires equipment.

Extend your right arm and left leg outward while keeping the ball stable. Return to center and repeat on the opposite side. Repeat for 3 sets of 8-10 reps per side. This dynamic plank variation ...