Also read: Squats or 1-minute planks: What should you choose for weight loss? Side planks target the obliques, which can help strengthen core muscles. This can improve your overall plank stability ...

Below, Eastwood has shared a three-minute plank sequence you can try at home – you don’t need any equipment, just a bit of floor space. It’s great for building strength and stability in the ...

Struggling? Holding a plank for a minute is hard enough, let alone three minutes, so Monique recommends starting with fewer reps. One follower commented on her video: ‘I have tried it.