Core Exercises You Can do At Home

peachlow

What Are the Best Core Exercises? This is Just a FYI that I've been looking into...hope it helps....::yawn:


Core exercises are most effective when they engage many muscles throughout the torso that cross several joints and work together to coordinate stability. Core muscles need to work as a unit, contract at the same time, across joints in order to stabilize the spine. Some of the best core exercises are simple bodyweight exercises, including the following.

The Quick Core Workout


If you want a simple, effect core workout, this routine doesn't take mush time or equipment but covers all the basics- try these exercises 20-30 mins 2-3 times a week after completing your other workouts...

Plank Exercise: Start Position | Finish Position
Side Plank Exercise: Start Position | Finish Position
The Basic Push Up
V-sits
Push Ups
Squats
Back Bridge
Hip Lift
Oblique Twist
Lunge with Twist
Superman


Other exercises that develop core strength include the use of equipment such as a stability ball, medicine balls, kettlebells, wobble boards, Yoga and Pilates.

It's not enough to just do ab crunches and sit ups. To build a strong core you need to exercise a variety of muscles from your hips to your shoulders. Most people think of the core as a nice six-pack, or strong, toned abs, but the truth is that the abdominal muscles are a very small part of the core. The abs have very limited and specific action, and what experts refer to as the "core" actually consists of many different muscles that stabilize the spine and pelvis, and run the entire length of the torso. When these muscles contract, they stabilize the spine, pelvis and shoulder girdle and create a solid base of support. When this happens, we are able to generate powerful movements of the extremities.

The core muscles also make it possible to stand upright and move on two feet. These muscles help control movements, transfer energy, shift body weight and move in any direction. A strong core distributes the stresses of weight-bearing and protects the back.

So let's get it in & improve our workout routines....the more I learn about exercise & health fitness I find out I actually know nothing....smh @ myself...:noway:

38Gigi38

Thanks for sharing this. I've been researching and trying to learn as much as I can about exercising and making a full lifestyle change, and I know absolutely nothing about exercising effectively and safely so as not to hurt myself doing some exercises wrong. I can certainly use all the help I can get so thanks again for posting :happy:

Squible

Thanks for these! Ive been wondering what ones I can do at home after my run....need to incorporate back strengthening ones now too hah!

But great post

glenr79

Thanks peach for your information on the core!! That is my one main thing that I have been trying to work on better. I hurt my back a little jumping out of planes in the military. I have an awesome ab routine, but I need to work on my back, I started doing planks 2 weeks ago which I really like. I think the two main things you put in there that I want to add to my routine is the superman and the V-up. What is the back bridge?? Ipretty much do everything else.

WomanPower79

Cousin.. this is great info... if im right the back bridge is where you pretty much do a feet and hand stand right?

peachlow

How to Do the Bridge Exercise

Lay on your back with your hands by your sides, your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Make sure your feet are under your knees.
Tighten your abdominal and buttock muscles.
Raise your hips up to create a straight line from your knees to shoulders.
Squeeze your core and try to pull your belly button back toward your spine.
If your hips sag or drop, lower yourself back on the floor.
The goal is to maintain a straight line from your shoulders to your knees and hold for 20 to 30 seconds. You may need to begin by holding the bridge position for a few seconds as you build your strength. It's better to hold the correct position for a shorter time than to go longer in