Plank
A fundamental core-stability exercise holding a rigid body line on forearms or hands, strengthening the abs, shoulders, and deep stabilizers.
ADVANCED
Corkscrew
Corkscrew exercise works the abdominal muscles, especially the obliques. It stretches the hip flexors and massages the lower back. This exercise also challenges the adductor muscles of the inner thighs as you press and hold your legs together throughout.
Instructions
- Lie on your back, palms down by your sides. Stretch your legs straight above your torso, perpendicular to the floor. Cross one leg over the other.
- Squeeze your body and move your legs in a circle. As you complete the circle, press your hands into the floor and lift your hips to lift your legs as high above your head as possible. Lower your hips and stretch your legs back to the starting position.
Tips
- Keep your palms on the floor throughout the exercise.
- Raise your hips with abs, not momentum.
- Your neck should always remain in line with your spine.
Alternative Exercises
Hanging Knee Raise
Hanging Knee Raise is an effective core exercise that increases your abdominal muscles' functional strength, muscular development, and control. This exercise is great for improving grip strength.
Lying Straight Leg Raise
Lying Straight Leg Raise strengthens the muscles of the upper thigh, and the quadriceps, without placing any stress on the knee joint.
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