Plank
A fundamental core-stability exercise holding a rigid body line on forearms or hands, strengthening the abs, shoulders, and deep stabilizers.
INTERMEDIATE
Crunch Chop
Crunch Chop is a great move that engages your core, hips, and glutes and improves muscle strength and endurance. This exercise helps to tighten your core, tones your abs and flattens your belly.
Instructions
- Lie on your back, stretch your arms above your head and bring your fingers together. Raise your legs straight in the air. Your hips and torso should be at a 90-degree angle. This is your starting position.
- Rotate upwards, spreading your legs into a "split" position. "Cut" the arms through the legs at the top of the movement. Pause and then return to the starting position.
Tips
- Make sure you go all the way back down. Don't shorten your range of motion.
- Keep your core tight throughout the movement.
Alternative Exercises
Bicycle Crunch
Bicycle Crunch is the variations in bicycle crunches. This exercise works on both abs and obliques and also helps in toning the thighs and side abdominal muscles. Bicycle Crunch also improves core strength, stability, balance, and coordination.
General Situp
General Situp is a classic abdominal exercise that strengthens and tones the core-stabilizing abdominal muscles. Situps work the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, obliques, and your hip flexors, chest, and neck.
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