Inchworm
Inchworm is a great exercise used to warm up the entire muscular system. It focuses primarily on increasing flexibility throughout one's hamstrings as well as increasing strength within one's shoulders, chest, and deltoids.
BEGINNER
X Abs
X Abs provides strength to the core by using upper body and lower body movements. This exercise is also good to provide flexibility, coordination, and stability.
Instructions
- Lie on your back with your arms and legs extended. Lift your legs and tighten your body.
- Lift your head and shoulders off the floor and lift your legs towards your shoulders as you lower your arms to your hips. Then slowly lower yourself and return to the starting position.
Tips
- Avoid excessive arching of the lower back.
- Focus on slowly lowering your body and contracting your abdominal muscles.
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.
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.
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