The plank is a great exercise for strengthening your deep inner core: your transverse abdominis, multifidus, diaphragm, and pelvic floor. Your outer core is what we know as the six pack or abs, this is what everyone is craving, here we will show you how to achieve this! The plank is the easiest core exercise known to man, woman and fitness model. As it is bodyweight they can be performed anywhere! Most trainers love to suggest doing planks to work the core, and for some pretty good reasons.