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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Plank Row
Plank Row challenges your core, increases stability throughout your spine, and targets the middle and upper back, shoulders, and arms muscles.
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Instructions
- Place your hands on a pair of dumbbells and get into a pushup position. Make sure your arms are completely straight, with your palms directly under your shoulders and your palms facing each other.
- Keeping your abs tight and your elbows close to your body, lift a dumbbell off the floor, pulling your elbow as high as you can while squeezing your shoulder blades. Return the dumbbell to the floor.
Tips
- Don't let your back round.
- Make sure your hips, head and heels are in a straight line.
- Don't let your torso twist to one side or the other as you row with the dumbbell.
Alternative Exercises
V-Up
V-Up is an effective core exercise that targets your abdominal muscles as well as your glutes and hip flexors. By activating your rectus abdominis, V-ups allow you to build core strength.
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.
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