A very challenging and tiring exercise, the hanging knees to head raises is another form of abdominal exercise that sculpts your core while working your upper body strength as well. This exercise requires more core strength than the standard move of raising your knees waist-high, however, it is guaranteed to work your core twice as hard and provide more resistance
While we love a good ab workout, a killer core isn't just about a flat stomach. This also means paying attention to your sides, or, more specifically, your obliques. Strong obliques will make your waist appear slimmer, improve your posture, support your lower back, and make your clothes fit even better. And crunches won't do you any favours here! Plus, cut outs
If a Side Plank variation isn't part of your regular core workout routine, you're missing out on one of the most effective and safest core strengthening exercises. The Side Plank primarily strengthens the obliques, which are located next to your abs on both sides of your body. However, this is a full-body exercise that also trains the muscles in your
The renegade row is a compound, high performance exercise that attacks a weak core, improves performance, and stimulates muscle growth. It also helps you prevent injury and build a rock-solid physique from head to toe. Renegade rows train anti-extension. When you hold proper position without arching your back, you'll hammer your anterior core to build strength and endurance. Strength combined with
Mountain climbers are calisthenic exercises that challenge your balance, agility, proprioception and coordination. They benefit muscular and cardiovascular fitness by increasing strength, flexibility and blood circulation. This exercise requires you to engage your upper arms muscles, as well as your core and your legs. Practice the proper alignment of mountain climbers to get the most out of your workout. Anatomy
How to: Start in table top position and extend your legs behind you so you are balancing on your hands and toes. Your shoulders should be directly above your wrists and your feet should be together. Keeping your core engaged and maintaining a straight line from head to toe, swing your right leg to the side and gently tap your toes on
Whether you’re getting back into fitness or you’re just starting training, developing a solid core will increase your stability and balance. You’ll be able to perform more advanced moves with confidence as you regain your strength and it will help build and stabilise more advanced exercises. Maybe you aren’t in shape to get down and perform 50 crunches, but you’re not ignoring your core either.
With all plank variations, the reverse plank is an excellent way to strengthen your core. It’s especially good for the muscles in your lower back, hamstrings, abs and your glutes. If you have lower back problems or feel pain/ discomfort, a properly performed reverse plank could ease the pain by strengthening the core muscles. However, if you’re not doing it right or feel
So, you've well-developed, muscular abs, but are now ready to focus on the V-cut. The V-cut is delivered by low body fat and dense ligaments, they sit just under your abs and above the hips and pubic line. To optimise your ab development and achieve a v-cut stomach, you will need low body fat which is often between 4 and
5 Simple Exercises That Will Transform Your Body in Just Four Weeks While many people choose expensive gym memberships, special equipment and supplements, there are also those who like to keep it simple – eat less but healthy and perform body weight exercises at home. Who gets better results? In general, it's the people who don’t forget that the focus
