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Help with core strength

juditdell
juditdell Posts: 32
in Fitness and Exercise
I used to do Pilates, years ago. Now, 2 kids and 50 lbs later I can't even do 1 sit up.
How do I start getting my core strength back? Any recommendation on where to start?
Thanks:)

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  • Missfit35
    Missfit35 Posts: 75
    Supermans
    Bird Dogs
    Planks

    You can google each for instructions
  • Missfit35
    Missfit35 Posts: 75
    These will strengthen your core stabilizer muscles for stronger core and better balance. Good luck!
  • ZoofMW
    ZoofMW Posts: 12 Member
    Build up slowly. Be careful with your back.

    cross-crawlers, mountain climbers, planks, hip raises are a good way to work your way back towards sit-ups.
  • juditdell
    juditdell Posts: 32
    Thank you. I'm googling them. Bit behind with these names.
    ;)
  • DeterminedBex
    DeterminedBex Posts: 97 Member
    Lots of planking!
  • steve0820
    steve0820 Posts: 510 Member
    I used to do Pilates, years ago. Now, 2 kids and 50 lbs later I can't even do 1 sit up.
    How do I start getting my core strength back? Any recommendation on where to start?
    Thanks:)

    I wouldn't worry much about sit ups or crunches, they aren't very good at building a strong core.

    Personally I prefer compound exercises and isometric exercises.

    Squats, Deadlifts, OHP, etc....
    Variations of Planks, V-holds, Variations of L-sits, rollouts.
  • juditdell
    juditdell Posts: 32
    Thank you!
    I'll start working on that core tonight:)

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