(Image: https://www.workoutdvdworld.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Plank-Variations-718x1024.jpg)Core training has become a cornerstone of modern fitness routines. We have compiled a list of diverse plank exercises that go beyond the traditional static core training hold. To keep seeing progress, you must introduce new challenges to your abdominal muscles. By shifting your center of gravity or adding movement, you force your stabilizer muscles to work overtime. For instance, side planks are unbeatable for targeting the obliques and lateral stability. Quality always beats quantity; even thirty seconds of a difficult variation with perfect technique is better than minutes of poor form. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced athlete, these variations offer something for everyone. Check out the full breakdown of these 15 moves to start transforming your core strength today.