Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS Side planks trains your obliques with movements like twisting and rotating. Leg raises help strengthen your lower abs and hip flexors, but ...

The Pallof press is a core exercise that works all the ab muscles, as well as your glutes and back. It may be more effective than a plank because it creates less strain on the wrists and lower back.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There’s a good chance you’ve heard of the plank exercise if you have spent time working out at ...