Here’s an effective 10-minute Core Finisher to do on its own or at the end of your workout to improve your core strength.
Don’t forget to warm-up first!
Perform 2 rounds of the following exercises for 30 seconds with a 30 second rest in between.
1) Bicycle crunches
Tip: Go slow! Focus on using your core to crunch up and across versus simply bringing your knee in toward your chest.
2) Russian twists
Tip: if you feel this in your lower back, try placing your feet on the floor, squeezing your heels together while performing the twist. If you want to challenge yourself more, hold onto a weight.
3) Roll-ups
Start by laying down with legs extended straight and arms raised above your chest. Use your core to slowly curl up to sitting with arms overhead. Slowly return back to the floor, controlling the descent with your core. Repeat.
4) High plank to side plank
Transition between high plank to side plank alternating sides.
5) High plank to downward facing dog:
Begin in high plank and transition to downward facing dog. Repeat.
Keep up the great work!
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