If You Can Hold a Plank This Long After 60, Your Core Stability Is Top-Tier

Planks are pretty seamless to learn, require strict form, and do not require any equipment. This makes them an excellent choice to include in your workouts, whether at home or on-the-go. Beginners starting out may normally hold a plank for roughly 15 to 20 seconds, and that’s perfectly fine. It’s more important to focus on proper form rather than trying to hold it longer. If you are patient and stick with the plank, you will improve over time. We spoke with Dr. Jaime Bayzick, Associate Professor of Practice in Physical Therapy at Arcadia University in Glenside, PA, and learned if you can hold a plank this long after 60, your core stability is top-tier.

“A plank might look simple, but it’s actually one of the better indicators of core stability after 60 because it requires the body to maintain alignment, control, and muscular endurance all at the same time,” Dr. Bayzick explains. “Unl...