The Best Core Strength Workouts
Ok, lets have a look at the best core strength workouts that are the most effective way to build a great midsection.
The first thing we have to touch upon is the importance of a balanced workout routine, which includes upper and lower body strength training.
When doing many of the upper and lower body workouts you are indirectly doing core strength workouts.
When you are focusing on your actual core strength workouts build these into your fitness plan.
Plank
Start in pushup position, next bring your elbows down to the floor your body raised off the ground clenching your abdominals.
Now hold your body in this position for 30-60 seconds. Relax, and repeat the exercise.
Wood Chopper
Start the wood chopper with your feet at a 90 degree angle to the floor and a medicine ball on the right or left side of your body.
Raise the ball upwards towards the ceiling on the opposite side of your body. Bring the ball back to the same side as you begain on. Repeat 10-15 on each side.
Side Bridge
This one is very similar to the Plank. You are basically holding yourself up and really activating your core the difference is your on your side with only one arm holding you up.
Start by getting into plank position, now turn sideways and hold your body up with one arm. Keep your abs tight keep them engaged for 30-60 seconds. Now just relax and repeat.
Air Bike
Sit in a V position, with your hands behind your bum for support, now bring both legs up to 90 degrees and pretend you are pedeling a bike. Repeat 30 times frontward and backwards.
Seated Twists
Start by sitting in a V position with a medicine ball in front of you. Bring the ball to one side and other side. That's one, make sure it is in a controlled manner, and do this until you max out.
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There you have it, my five favorite core strength workouts. These are really good for building your core into a lean and strong machine, just like you want it. For a ton more info regarding this check out ourcore main page.
There are literally hundreds of different core workouts that are quite effective. If you don't like these find the ones that you do, just make sure they are compound meaning working more than one muscle group at a time.