{"id":23573,"date":"2021-06-14T15:23:49","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T15:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=23573"},"modified":"2025-09-23T00:08:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T00:08:29","slug":"are-planks-good-for-abs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Planks Good For Abs? The Truth About This Popular Workout"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Are_Planks_Good_for_Abs_Bodybuilding\" >Are Planks Good for Abs Bodybuilding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Why_Are_Planks_Good_for_Your_Abs\" >Why Are Planks Good for Your Abs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#They_Workout_Your_Whole_Core\" >They Workout Your Whole Core<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#They_Are_Safer_for_Your_Spine_and_Lower_Back\" >They Are Safer for Your Spine and Lower Back<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Theyre_Easy_to_Modify\" >They\u2019re Easy to Modify<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#How_Long_Should_I_Hold_a_Plank\" >How Long Should I Hold a Plank?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Side_Plank_Exercise_Variations_for_a_Stronger_Core\" >Side Plank Exercise Variations for a Stronger Core<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#1_May_Help_with_Lower-Back_Pain_Management_and_Rehabilitation\" >1. May Help with Lower-Back Pain Management and Rehabilitation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#2_They_Are_a_Full-Body_Workout\" >2. They Are a Full-Body Workout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#3_Help_Improve_Balance_and_Coordination\" >3. Help Improve Balance and Coordination\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#4_Reduces_the_Risk_of_Back_Injury_and_Protects_Your_Spine\" >4. Reduces the Risk of Back Injury and Protects Your Spine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Side_Plank_Challenge_to_Try_at_Home\" >Side Plank Challenge to Try at Home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Side_Plank\" >Side Plank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Side_Plank_Kick\" >Side Plank Kick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Side_Plank_Crunch\" >Side Plank Crunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Side_Plank_with_Oblique_Twist\" >Side Plank with Oblique Twist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Which_Planks_Are_Good_for_Abs\" >Which Planks Are Good for Abs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Can_You_Get_Abs_Just_from_Doing_Planks\" >Can You Get Abs Just from Doing Planks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#How_Long_Until_Planks_Show_Results\" >How Long Until Planks Show Results?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Why_Do_I_Shake_When_Planking\" >Why Do I Shake When Planking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Do_planks_help_you_lose_belly_fat\" >Do planks help you lose belly fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Is_a_one-minute_plank_every_day_enough\" >Is a one-minute plank every day enough?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#Are_planks_better_than_crunches\" >Are planks better than crunches?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_push-ups_every_day\" >What are the benefits of push-ups every day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are planks good for abs? When it comes to listing ab exercises, planks are often mentioned and recommended alongside classic <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-best-core-exercises-for-beginners\/\">core workouts<\/a> such as crunches and sit-ups. Despite their popularity as a core workout, how good are <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/planks-for-abs\/\">planks for abs<\/a> and can they give you that enviable six-pack you\u2019ve always dreamed of? Let\u2019s find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Planks_Good_For_Abs\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PilatesOlesia.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Planks_Good_for_Abs_Bodybuilding\"><\/span><b>Are Planks Good for Abs Bodybuilding?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First thing first, what is bodybuilding? According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Britannica<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bodybuilding is the use of a regimen of exercises to enhance the human body\u2019s muscular development and promote general health and fitness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/sports\/bodybuilding\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to rigorous training (through body weight exercises and weightlifting) that helps build and grow muscles, proper nutrition and cardio are also required for proper bodybuilding (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10766451\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So are planks any good for this? Yes, they are. In fact, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Health Publishing <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refers to this exercise as \u2018the gold standard to working your core\u2019 &#8211; placing it above classic ab exercises such as crunches and sit-ups (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/want-a-stronger-core-skip-the-sit-ups\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has also shown that these exercises are great for bodybuilding:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A comparative study published in 2019 in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that planks are fantastic at activating the internal obliques, while leg raises are great for strengthening the rectus abdominis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30856100\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Therefore, a combination of both these exercises in core strengthening routines will lead to incredible results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In another study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicina (Kaunas)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal, researchers found that doing high plank exercises for 10 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks led to an increase in physical fitness factors such as muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, and cardiopulmonary fitness.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Planks_Good_For_Abs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cover-gym-workout-women.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body weight, skeletal muscle mass, and the basal metabolic rate were also increased, while body fat mass and fat percentage saw a decrease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8399219\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a paper that was published in late 2023, researchers found that doing a number of plank exercises &#8211; the basic plank, elbow plank, single leg plank, plank arm reach, side plank, elevated side plank, and archer plank &#8211; helped increase the strength and endurance of the arm muscles and the archery accuracy of the athletes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/373727686_How_Does_Circuit_Plank_Exercise_Affect_Arm_Muscle_Strength_and_Archery_Accuracy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research findings published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that when older adults did plank exercises 3 days a week for 12 weeks, their respiratory capacity increased and their immunocyte function was enhanced.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These older adults also recorded increases in their physical fitness, with their grip strength and their ability to do sit-ups smoothly also increasing(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10766451\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From these studies, it can be seen that planks are good for abs\/core bodybuilding, they build the endurance and strength of other muscles in the body, and they improve BMI and other health factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=are_planks_good_for_abs\">change your life for the better! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Planks_Good_for_Your_Abs\"><\/span><b>Why Are Planks Good for Your Abs?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a further breakdown on why this exercise is good for your abs:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_Workout_Your_Whole_Core\"><\/span><b>They Workout Your Whole Core<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people think about the core, they mostly imagine the front area of the stomach where the abs are located. While this is indeed the core, it\u2019s only just a small part of it. The core is actually made up of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-tighten-core\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">several different muscles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> namely:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transverse Abdominis. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the deepest layer of muscle that extends from your torso to your pelvis. It works as a compression to the abdomen and all the internal organs in this area and also helps stabilize your spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Erector Spinae. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Found on each side of your spine, they work to help with side-to-side movement and extending and rotating the back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obliques (External and Internal). <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The external obliques lie on either side of your body right where the love handles can sometimes be found. The internal obliques are located right under the external obliques, just inside the hip bones.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These 4 muscles (two on either side) work together to help you bend sideways and twist your body from side to side.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latissimus Dorsi. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are found behind you, just below the shoulder blades along the sides of your spinal cord. Like the obliques, they help you twist from side to side and also stabilize your back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rectus Abdominis. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonly known as abs, they are located between your ribs and pubic bone at the front of the pelvis and their main function is to help you bend forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike some other core workouts, planks exercise all these muscles at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Planks_Good_For_Abs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-13.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_Are_Safer_for_Your_Spine_and_Lower_Back\"><\/span><b>They Are Safer for Your Spine and Lower Back<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Health,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-ab-workouts-for-women\/\">ab workouts<\/a> such as sit-ups require a curling motion that can stress to your spine and lower back, particularly if your hip flexors are too tight, which can lead to discomfort (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/want-a-stronger-core-skip-the-sit-ups\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If this discomfort is left unchecked, it can further lead to chronic pain and injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike sit-ups and crunches, planks often require you to remain in one position with your back raised and spine aligned, which decreases the chance of back injury. If you already suffer from back pain but you\u2019d like to strengthen the core, this workout is the better option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, researchers found that planks &#8211; specifically the front plank with brace &#8211; were the best-tolerated core exercise among patients with chronic lower-back pain. It\u2019s worth noting that the lateral plank was not well tolerated and patients with this condition should be wary of this one (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6801665\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In another study published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, researchers stated that plank exercises were good as a fitness program for increasing core strength and that the exercises could also be done as a rehabilitation program to help patients with decreased core stability and chronic lower-back pain increase the stability and strength of these muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31136542\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theyre_Easy_to_Modify\"><\/span><b>They\u2019re Easy to Modify<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard plank is not the only variation there is. This simple, seemingly boring workout has many variations that still work out your core and prevent the boredom of repeating the same thing over and over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that you must learn how to brace your core before doing any ab or strength training exercise. Abdominal bracing helps activate the core muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3772590\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and stabilize the spine, which prevents injury when working out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Planks_Good_For_Abs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cover-gym-workout-women-6.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_I_Hold_a_Plank\"><\/span><b>How Long Should I Hold a Plank?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite this exercise being among the workouts for abs, you\u2019re not supposed to spend too long doing it. Beginners are often advised to hold a plank for just 10 to 30 seconds, while more advanced exercisers are urged to push up to the 1-minute mark (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/straight-talk-on-planking-2019111318304\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to push your limits on this exercise, you can try to hold a plank for 2 minutes, but no more than this. It\u2019s said that after 2 minutes, you\u2019re just tiring yourself out and not getting any benefits from the exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/straight-talk-on-planking-2019111318304\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re doing a split 3-day push-pull workout routine, adding a 30-second or 1-minute plank hold at the end of each session could be a good idea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that the core is used in all exercises, even when you\u2019re not working the core muscles directly. Therefore, adding a plank at the end of a routine is a good way to strengthen the core muscles, which will help you perform all other exercises better with a reduced risk of injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-planking-burn-fat\/\"><i>Does Planking Burn Fat? Unveiling the Truth of the Famous Plank vs. Fat Debate<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Plank_Exercise_Variations_for_a_Stronger_Core\"><\/span><b>Side Plank Exercise Variations for a Stronger Core<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A variation of the original plank workout, side planks are a great workout to add to your routine, particularly if you\u2019re looking to strengthen your core. Like the original exercise, this variation works almost as a full-body workout. Side planks muscles worked include those in your arms, obliques, shoulders,\u00a0 butt, and legs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some benefits of doing side plank exercises and their variations include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_May_Help_with_Lower-Back_Pain_Management_and_Rehabilitation\"><\/span><b>1. May Help with Lower-Back Pain Management and Rehabilitation\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic lower-back pain is one of the most common ailments in adults. In 2019 in North America alone, approximately 75 million people reported suffering from chronic lower-back pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31074820\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Over the years, researchers have found that adding core workouts to a routine works well for alleviating chronic lower-back pain, in addition to improving functionality that may have been lost (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4395677\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ijspt.scholasticahq.com\/article\/37251-a-systematic-review-of-the-effectiveness-of-core-stability-exercises-in-patients-with-non-specific-low-back-pain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2077-0383\/13\/2\/475\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side planks may be one such exercise that could offer relief to someone who is suffering from this condition. A study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Science and Research <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">revealed that lumbar stabilization exercises, including side planks and bridge exercises, can help with the treatment and therapy of lower-back pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29254626\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it should be noted that another study published in 2019 stated that lateral planks (aka. side planks) are not well tolerated by patients with chronic lower-back pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6801665\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Due to this discrepancy, we would ask you to proceed with caution or better yet, speak to a professional before you attempt this workout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Planks_Good_For_Abs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-2.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_They_Are_a_Full-Body_Workout\"><\/span><b>2. They Are a Full-Body Workout<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side planks can be classified as compound exercises &#8211; workouts that exercise multiple muscle groups at the same time. Therefore, depending on your side plank variations and combinations, you can end up working out your whole body with one simple exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Help_Improve_Balance_and_Coordination\"><\/span><b>3. Help Improve Balance and Coordination\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that doing simpler plank variations such as the elbow plank, high plank, body saw plank, and elbow plank with legs open can help increase core strength and endurance, in addition to balance in both average people and athletes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcdr.net\/article_fulltext.asp?issn=0973-709x&amp;year=2021&amp;month=June&amp;volume=15&amp;issue=6&amp;page=YC04-YC10&amp;id=15043\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ojs.unm.ac.id\/competitor\/article\/download\/47332\/pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From this, we can simply assume that side planks, which require you to balance your body and its weight on one side, can work even better for better balance and coordination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Reduces_the_Risk_of_Back_Injury_and_Protects_Your_Spine\"><\/span><b>4. Reduces the Risk of Back Injury and Protects Your Spine<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many common and even easy-to-do workouts can be quite dangerous for you, especially if you don\u2019t use the correct form. To prevent such injury, strengthening your core and the muscles that surround the spine can help keep you safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">showed that a weak core increases your risk of injury and plank exercises such as side planks can help reduce this risk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4886801\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A study published in 2019 showed that strengthening the quadratus lumborum, which is located in your lower back on either side of the lumbar spine, through workouts such as these helps reduce the risk of back injury (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6801665\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/products\/essential-kit?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Planks_Good_For_Abs\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Plank_Challenge_to_Try_at_Home\"><\/span><b>Side Plank Challenge to Try at Home<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-plank-challenge-for-beginners\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plank challenge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an excellent way to slowly strengthen your spine and back muscles, improve your posture and balance, and get some abs. If you want to try the side planks challenge, here are some side planks for abs exercise variations:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Plank\"><\/span><b>Side Plank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by lying on your right side with your legs extended and stacked from hip to feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your right elbow directly under your shoulder and ensure your head is directly in line with your spine. Keep your left arm aligned along the left side of your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your abdominal muscles, drawing your navel toward your spine, and keep breathing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an exhale, slowly and steadily lift your hips and knees from the mat. Stop once your torso is in a straight line with no sagging or bending.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for 10, 20, or 30 seconds, or as long as you can, before returning to the start position on the mat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change sides and do the same on the other side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Planks_Good_For_Abs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/32.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Plank_Kick\"><\/span><b>Side Plank Kick<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in the standard side plank position with your right elbow on the floor, your hips lifted, and your legs extended out and stacked on top of each other from hip to feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your left hand on your left hip and slowly kick your right leg out and forward in front of you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to breathe while keeping your core and obliques engaged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kick up as high as you can &#8211; as high as your waist if possible &#8211; while maintaining your balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform 10 to 12 kicks before switching sides and repeating the same on the left side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Plank_Crunch\"><\/span><b>Side Plank Crunch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in the side plank position with your hips to knees raised, your legs stacked on top of each other, and your elbow on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach up with the arm that isn\u2019t balancing your body on the floor and stretch it above and behind your head.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift and stretch out the top leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring in your outstretched arm and lifted leg toward each other as you would while performing a normal crunch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do this for 20 seconds before dropping down, switching to the other side, and repeating the same.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Planks_Good_For_Abs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/31.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Plank_with_Oblique_Twist\"><\/span><b>Side Plank with Oblique Twist<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a side plank position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your free hand and place it behind your head.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twist your body as if doing a Russian twist and bring your elbow all the way to the floor before lifting back up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to keep your movements controlled, so you can engage all your muscles, core, and obliques, and breathe all through the workout.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lean and toned up body isn\u2019t just a far-fetched fantasy. Check out the BetterMe app and watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=are_planks_good_for_abs\">propel your weight loss journey <\/a> into high gear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Planks_Are_Good_for_Abs\"><\/span><b>Which Planks Are Good for Abs?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All variations of this exercise are good for your abs area and your whole core. As long as you maintain the correct form, you\u2019ll reap the intended benefits. If you\u2019re wondering &#8216;what planks are good for abs and back?&#8217; the answer remains the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you\u2019re using this workout as therapy for an injured back or spine, please consult your doctor or therapist to better understand which variations are okay and which may cause more harm than good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Get_Abs_Just_from_Doing_Planks\"><\/span><b>Can You Get Abs Just from Doing Planks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While planks are a fantastic core workout, they\u2019re not enough to help you get abs. If you\u2019d like to get abs, here are some things we suggest you do in addition to doing planks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fix your diet &#8211; There\u2019s no one diet that is best for cultivating abs. However, regardless of which diet you choose, make sure it\u2019s healthy and that you\u2019re eating at a calorie deficit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do some full-body cardio and weight training &#8211; These two <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-exercise\/\">types of exercise<\/a> are essential for getting abs. Cardio burns a lot of calories during a workout and weight training helps with calorie burning long after the workout is finished. The more calories you burn, the more weight and fat you lose, which can make the midsection flat and allow the ab muscles to show better.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do more core exercises &#8211; Core exercises alone won\u2019t help with belly fat loss, but they\u2019re great for growing the core muscles, and if you have less fat in this area, your abs will be more visible. In addition to planks, other core workouts you can do include dead bug, leg raises, mountain climbers, flutter kicks, bear crawls, and heel taps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Until_Planks_Show_Results\"><\/span><b>How Long Until Planks Show Results?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is difficult to predict as all bodies are different and training intensities differ from person to person. However, results from strength training generally start to show from anywhere between 4 and 12 weeks. Just be patient and consistent and the results will come.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_I_Shake_When_Planking\"><\/span><b>Why Do I Shake When Planking?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re holding any plank variation position, your muscles contract, and the longer you hold, the more you continue to push the contraction to its limits, which leads to shaking. Don\u2019t worry if you notice shaking &#8211; it\u2019s absolutely normal and everyone, from beginners to experts, shakes when doing planks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing planks consistently can help increase endurance, which can help reduce the time between the start of the plank and the start of the shaking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-plank-wall-exercise\/\"><i>Maximize Your Home Workout: 5 Plank Wall Exercises for a Powerful Core<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Planks_Good_For_Abs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/interface-banner.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_planks_help_you_lose_belly_fat\"><\/span><strong>Do planks help you lose belly fat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not quite. Planks largely target the muscle under the belly fat and not the fat itself. If you want to lose belly fat, cardio combined with a full-body weight training workout is your best bet.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_one-minute_plank_every_day_enough\"><\/span><strong>Is a one-minute plank every day enough?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, a one-minute plank a day is enough. Make sure to also do other workouts so you can reach your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_planks_better_than_crunches\"><\/span><strong>Are planks better than crunches?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, planks are considered to be better than crunches for core strengthening (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/want-a-stronger-core-skip-the-sit-ups\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, for the best results, an ab routine that includes planks, crunches, and a number of other core exercises is best. If you have lower-back pain, crunches shouldn\u2019t be on the list of workouts to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_push-ups_every_day\"><\/span><strong>What are the benefits of push-ups every day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push-ups are a great workout for building upper-body strength and endurance. However, as with any other workout, push-ups shouldn\u2019t be done every day without a break. Training a muscle group every day can lead to overtraining, which is symptomized by excess soreness and pain in the muscles, weakness, and more undesirable side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Planks_Good_For_Abs\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PilatesOlesia1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, they are. This simple and often disregarded workout works incredibly well for the core area and is recommended by many for this exact benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are planks good for abs? When it comes to listing ab exercises, planks are often mentioned and recommended alongside classic core workouts such as crunches and sit-ups. Despite their popularity as a core workout, how good are planks for abs and can they give you that enviable six-pack you\u2019ve always dreamed of? Let\u2019s find out. 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