If you want a stronger core, then you should start doing these 3 exercises.
One of the great this about all of the moves listed is that no special equipment is required. So training in your home or including them as part of an outdoor training routine is easy.
Not only are they geared at targeting your abs…
They also involve your lower back, glutes, and hips, which are important muscles for better movement and stabilisation of your core.
Although you may think of your core as just your abs, there is a lot more going on than just the abdominal wall.
The following three exercises, when done correctly and with good form, will target all the major muscle groups in your core, leading to a stronger, more stable midsection.
And this will make everyday tasks and activities easier to complete, at no time should these exercises ever cause any pain, if you’re struggling to get them right and one of our personal trainers will be happy to help.
Here are the only three moves you need:
Pike Plank
Muscles worked: Abs, lower back, hips
Action: Hold your body in plank position, with your feet on a towel. With your back flat, and your hand’s shoulders width apart, forearms on the ground and under your shoulders. Slowly pull your feet towards your hands, making sure to “hike” your hips. When you reach a pike position, pause for 3 seconds then slowly return to the starting position.
This exercise is ideal for targeting all the muscles in your body, plus putting serious stress on your abs and lower back.
Bird-Dog
Muscles worked: Lower back, glutes, hips, Obliques, Abs, Shoulders and more…
Action: Start on your hands and knees and then begin the movement by reaching your right arm straight out, while lifting your left leg straight behind you. When both your arm and leg are extended, pause at the top. Focus on balancing the weight equally between the knee and hand left on the ground. Then return to the starting position, and repeat the action using the other arm and leg.
This exercise is great for developing the muscles in your lower back, glutes, and balance and control in your core to build better stability.
Side Plank
Muscles worked: Obliques, but also works on both upper and lower body strength.
Action: Start by lying on your left side. Raise yourself onto your left forearm, and maintain your elbow under your shoulder. Lift your hips off the floor and tighten your abdominal muscles. Maintain and hold this position for 10 to 60 seconds. Slowly lower yourself to the group and switch sides.
This exercise is perfect for developing all the muscles in your core and your entire body. The side plank is challenging. Start by just lifting your hips off the floor while keeping your knee on the ground.
Having a strong core is important to your overall health. Not only does it make everyday tasks easier, it strengthens your balance, improves posture, and provides stability for your entire body.
Although there are many different exercises that target your core, these 3 exercises may be the only moves you need to develop a stronger, more defined core.
Try these out and let us know how you get on, if you need some help getting this right please don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of our mobile personal trainers.
Greg.
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