TOP 5 CORE EXERCISES
Training
THE
SIT-UP
THE SIT-UP
Simple, effective, and very common. Laying flat -> sitting up is as simple as it gets. Add some support under your lower back with an abmat or exercise ball to reduce backpain, and enhance results.
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THE
PLANK
THE PLANK
Holding the top of a pushup position can help not only abs, but hip flexors and chest/shoulder muscles too. Move from hands to elbows and back for some added difficulty.
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HANGING
LEG RAISE
HANGING LEG RAISE
These are great at developing the entire abdomen, as well as taxing the shoudlers and lats in the process. Vary from straight legs, to bent, and side to side for the full benefit.
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TURKISH
GET-UPS
TURKISH GETUP
Not for the novice - but master. Turkish get-up and feel your core taxed like never before. Shoulders, legs, core, stability all-around in one of the best full body movements there is.
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OVERHEAD
SQUATS
OVERHEAD SQUATS
Seriously? Yes. Challenge your mobility and core strength doing this even with a broomstick. Then add weight accordingly.