What Is the Best Exercise Move?
The 1 Move Trainers Agree Is the Best Exercise, and How to Do It Right
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All the trainers we spoke with shared that planks are the best beginner-to-advanced exercise. You can modify by planking from your knees, or try an elbow plank if you've got wrist issues. You can try a side plank for a challenging variation, and modify that based on your skill and comfort, too!
"There are plank variations where you walk the arms out farther to challenge the core and shoulder stability," Taylor said. "It's a real challenge compared to a standard plank!"
Plus, with planks, you don't need a gym, a Pilates membership, dumbbells, a home workout space, or any of that. Just drop down to the ground and start reaping the benefits. Now what are you waiting for?! Let's do this!