Looking for good core exercises

Karabobarra

I have mild lower back pain and I think getting my core stronger will help alleviate this and add other benefits also. I just wanted to get an idea of some good core exercises that have helped other people.

My workout routine involves lifting weights 3 to 4 times a week, and Zumba three times a week at a gym. I will be introducing yoga and core exercises 1 to 2 times a week.

Give me your best core exercises

benjam2421

ab roller
and stretch your hips and legs and butt
fixed my problem with low back pain

arditarose

I focus on my compound lifts. Maybe hanging knee raises once a week, some work at the captains chair once a week. That's all.

Joel33mfp

Those are all good core workouts, but if low back pain is an those may be a bit hard on the back. You might want to start with working the stabilizer muscles of the core. So, none moving core work lime planks... Starting small... Holding each plank for 10 to 15 seconds and doing 2 to sets of a minutes. So if hold it for 10 do 6 reps to get your minute 15 do 4 until you can go 30 seconds. Then advance it. The leg lifts are good too once your core is stronger. Other wise you may end up swinging your legs and that does nothing. The dead bug is also a good one and does not hurt most people's back. Good luck.

Hardenton

Ab roller is a good exercise.

Also Yoga, stretching, foam rolling, etc. will greatly help

More importantly don't do things that will worsen your lower back situation. For e.g. always make sure to maintain good posture, don't lift heavy objects (body weight squats are good enough), don't wear high heels, don't carry heavy backpack, etc.

I personally find minimus shoes are the best option available for training.

Walter__

Planks. Weighted planks.

Or even better, Chinese reverse planks:

peterjens

There are some beginner Pilates videos on Youtube that focus on core.