Russian Twist
Russian Twist strengthens your core, obliques, and spine. It's a total core exercise that also works your balance, builds stability in your spine, and trims your mid-section all at once.
BEGINNER
General Plank
General Plank is a classic exercise that strengthens your body from head to toe. In particular, the plank helps strengthen your core muscles, including your abdominals and lower back.
Instructions
- Lie on the floor with your elbows directly under your shoulders and fully extend your legs.
- Raise your torso in the air until you form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles. Pull your stomach, squeeze your buttocks and stay in that position for as long as you want.
Tips
- Don't let your back round.
- Don't let your hips drop or sag.
- Rest your elbows on the floor and squeeze your buttocks for maximum stability.
Alternative Exercises
Crunch
Crunch is a classic core exercise that explicitly trains your abdominal muscles - part of your core. It also includes your oblique muscles on the sides of your trunk and the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, and hips.
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.
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