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.
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Lying Reverse Plank
Lying Reverse Plank is an effective exercise to activate your core muscles as well as help to increase hip mobility
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Instructions
- Start by lying on your back with your legs stretched out in front of you and your forearms along your body on the floor.
- Place your forearms and elbows on the floor and lift yourself up, so your forearms and heels support your weight. Hold that position.
Tips
- Don't rock back when trying to lift your body.
- Squeeze your abs and glutes to hold your body.
- Avoid rounding your back.
Alternative Exercises
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.
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.
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