Planks demand very little of your time. You can do one to three sets of planks a day for 30 seconds to one minute. You can start doing planks on an incline using a chair or bench and progress to the floor. Finally, holding the plank will teach you how to engage and brace your core muscles that stabilize your spine.

Come to all fours and stack your shoulders directly above your wrists. Make sure your feet are shoulder-width apart. Look directly at the ground in front of you so your neck stays in line with your spine. Tuck your toes and lift your knees and hips, forming a plank shape with your body. Make sure your hips don’t drift too high or too low.

To lose belly fat, experts suggest that you stick to the goal of holding a plank for about 60 seconds for a minimum of 3 times. According to trainers, following this practice of holding a plank for 60 seconds gives the best results. If you are a beginner, sixty seconds can be a big challenge but you should work on that.