20 Best Core Exercises For Strong Abs
20 Best Core Exercises For Strong Abs Time: 15 minutes | Equipment: Mat, dumbbells, stability ball | Good for: Core Instructions: Choose one exercise from each group below, for a full core workout programmed by certified personal trainers. A: Deadbug bodyweight, kettlebell bridge pullover, kettlebell deadbug pullover, single-arm floor […]
Read MoreTRX Side Plank (hands or forearms)
Adjust the ST to mid-calf and lie on one side with the hip in line with the anchor. The leg closest to the anchor is right in front of the back leg. Place the elbow or hand under the shoulder. […]
Read MoreIf You Ever Thought WTF When You Were Told to Engage Your Core, This Post Is For You
“You’ve got to engage your core.” There’s an ongoing joke in my house that working your core will fix just about any issue, since as a former Pilates instructor, this is my go-to fix-it line. Back pain? Engage your core. […]
Read MoreElbow Plank With Leg Lift
Adding a leg lift to your side plank tones the outer thigh while challenging your core. The trick to keeping the pelvis high as you lift your top leg is to reach the inner thigh of your bottom leg toward […]
Read MoreRussian Twist
Russian Twist Instructions Lie down on the floor placing your feet either under something that will not move or by having a partner hold them. Your legs should be bent at the knees. Elevate your upper body so that it […]
Read MoreWalking Lunges with Twists
Step 1 Starting Position: Stand with your feet about hip width apart. Depress and retract your scapulae (pull your shoulders down and back) without arching your low back, and “brace” (engage your abdominal/core muscles) to stiffen your spine. Hold a medicine […]
Read More5 Ways To Gently Begin Strengthening Your Core
Brook Benten Your core muscles help strengthen and stabilize your spine and pelvis, which is why developing a powerful core is the first step to making your whole body stronger. Start firming up your core with these gentle Pilates-based exercises, which will […]
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TRX Body Saw
Body Saw with Crunch (TRX or Stability Ball) Suspend the toes in the TRX or on top of a stability ball and position body in a prone plank on elbows. Engage core and open up at the shoulder joint, slowly pushing […]
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