By allowing your knees to rest on the ground on a regular basis, this gentle movement helps you activate your core and reduces neck tension.
This workout not only works your abs, but it also strengthens your glutes, which will improve your overall balance.
Side planks prevent strength imbalances by exercising only one side of your core, hips, and shoulders at a time.
Lie on your back, knees bent, feet grounded, arms crossed. Raise and lower your torso using abs. Try holding the top position of each rep for at least a second to work your upper abs harder.
This is the first of four hanging exercises in a punishing workout. Start with straight legs and knees and ankles touching. Use your lower abs to lift them, then lower them with control.
This softer hanging leg lift version still works your lower abs. Start in a dead hang and elevate your knees to work your lower abs. Controlled lowering prevents swinging.
Lie on your back with your hands by your temples and your legs raised. Raise your right knee to your chest and twist so your left elbow meets it. Repeat on the other side. Keep your shoulders and feet off the ground to strengthen your abs.
Lie on your back with your hands by your temples and your legs raised. Raise your right knee to your chest and twist so your left elbow meets it. Repeat on the other side. Keep your shoulders and feet off the ground to strengthen your abs.
Stand with feet hip-width apart and a dumbbell in your right hand. Keep your back straight, activate your core, and bend just at the waist. Hold at the bottom of your range of motion for one second, then repeat. 12-20 reps per set.