Plank is one of the best exercises which has a lot of health benefits. Though plank looks quite easy to perform but it is not. This is a popular exercise which should be included in everyone’s workout routine. Many fitness freaks love to do planks as it can boost the level of your fitness. Some of the great health benefits of plank are:

#10. Your Core Strength Will Improve

One of the most important benefits of performing planks every day is strengthening the core i.e. bones, joints and muscles. In everyday life, we use our core to perform several tasks like turn, lift, bend, reach etc. So, core is the most important part of the body.

When you are holding in the plank position it needs you to engage and squeeze all the important core muscles like rectus and transverse abdominus, the glutes and your external oblique muscle. Your everyday tasks get easier when your core strength improves. You will also feel stronger and improve your athletic ability.