This movement combines an oblique twist with a hanging simulated toe-touch. This total-body core move is very difficult. It combines strength and control in the core, along with grip strength. To do this one correctly: You need to be strong enough to bring your legs up to the bar. Isometrically contract to hold yourself up. Then rotate when twisting the
Your core muscles are the central link connecting your upper and lower body. The majority of your motions either originate in your core, or move through it. No matter where motion starts, it moves through the core to adjoining joints. Weak or inflexible core muscles can impair the functioning of your arms and legs. A strong core also enhances balance
Eight hours and one minute: That’s the world record for longest-held plank! But you don’t have to be a planking superstar (thank goodness!) to get the full-body strengthening benefits that planks provide. And more than just chiselled abs, strengthening your core with planks will help prevent back injuries and help maintain a healthy posture. Planks are also easy to learn,
Doing the same old push-ups day in and day out can feel a little boring, so we’re here to shake things up. Variety can supercharge a workout and throw a whole range of new muscles into the mix. Just be sure to spend some time perfecting your form and nailing the basics before you jump into the variations that require increased strength, coordination, and
An amazing combo of core-strengthening moves and cardio, this circuit is designed to target not only your abs and obliques but also the muscles in your back, pelvic floor and even your shoulders. If you’re training for a sport or just for everyday life, you don’t usually use any one muscle in isolation. This correlates closer to actual, functional movements.
Are you a beginner? This 8 week workout programme for beginners covers all of the basics needed to build lean muscle mass! Building your desired physique isn’t all that complicated. But simple doesn’t mean easy. Keep the ‘rules’ that have been outlined in mind and in your workouts, and soon, you won’t be a beginner in the gym. Keep pushing
Everyone knows exercise plays an important role in our general health, but whether its a lack of motivation, the need to travel to the gym, the cost of equipment, or simply know-how, these supposed obstacles often stand in our way. In reality, all you need is yourself. Here’s how you can get a full-body workout with nothing but your body.
Muscles Targeted: Hanging leg raises are without a doubt one of the best choices when selecting the most effective exercise for your lower abs. Doing hanging leg raises correctly requires not only strength and endurance but also flexibility and mobility of your abs, your back and your hips. When you are able to do what most experts call the king
The abdominal rollout is a great exercise which primarily works the abdominal muscles and lower back. This is an effective exercise which not only helps in building a stronger lower back and abs but also helps in strengthening the shoulders and lats as secondary muscle groups. This is an upper body exercise which helps in promoting physical health. This exercise
Abdominal cable crunches are one of the best exercises for building strong abs as fast as possible. They are very effective for targeting the abdominal muscles which are both strengthened and stimulated by this exercise. What makes this exercise unique is the ability to adjust the resistance with the weight stack and generate variable resistance to build up your abs.
