Harvard Health Blog Straight talk on planking POSTED NOVEMBER 13, 2019, 10:30 AM Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch The best exercise I do only takes a minute. Granted, it is often the longest and most grueling 60 seconds of my life. I sweat, I shake, and I often collapse in relief when it’s over. But spending quality time in a plank pose always pays off. This simple move is the ideal exercise for strengthening crucial core muscles. Learn more »

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