Wondering what planks do for your body? Here are the top five benefits of planks:
- Planks work your upper abs, lower abs, obliques and your lower back.
- Planks build your stabilizer muscles.
- Planks build your strength for push-ups.
- Planks promote good posture and help to strengthen your lower back.
- Planks also teach your abs to stay contracted in a regular standing position.
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