The plank is great, but the bear hold is better. Here’s why 👇 Most people think of core training as just holding a plank for time. But the bear hold demands so much more from your body. It forces your core to fire harder in a compact, functional position. Unlike the plank—which mostly challenges you to resist extension (arching your back)—the bear hold also demands anti-rotation. That means your core has to work overtime to prevent your torso from twisting as you hover off the ground. This buil