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No BS most efficient core workout?

duteshredded
duteshredded Posts: 32 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
What’s the most simple and effective core exercises to throw in at the end of workouts, the only stimulus I get is from compound movements which I don’t think is enough for me. Specifically I’m trying to just develop overall everything and not just the abs themselves without trying to research a million exercises.

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  • Grumblinghippie
    Grumblinghippie Posts: 3 Member
    I hope I can help, here are a few that I enjoy.
    -bicycle crashes
    -hanging leg/knee raises
    -hanging windshield wipers
    -jackknife sit-ups
    -opposite leg toe touches
    -Russian twists
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,877 Member
    These are particularly effective for me ...

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    https://inspirationsandcelebrations.net/2018/09/pilates-reformer-ab-exercises.html
  • nighthawk584
    nighthawk584 Posts: 2,024 Member
    get back to basics. PUSH UPS! (others..deadlifts, squats, lunges)
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    Long-lever plank, reach plank, or rollout

    Pallof press

    Weighted dead bug or hollow hold

    Offset carry

  • robertw486
    robertw486 Posts: 2,457 Member
    Azdak wrote: »
    Long-lever plank, reach plank, or rollout

    Pallof press

    Weighted dead bug or hollow hold

    Offset carry

    The physio I have for my back issues is based mostly on core strength, and every one of those other than the offset carry has been suggested over the course of the therapy. And they work for what I'm doing.


    On a side note, I think many of us would be shocked to see how large our muscles in that area actually are. While going over an MRI that was done, I was amazed how thick the muscle strands are. Neat stuff.
  • MikePTY
    MikePTY Posts: 3,814 Member
    To me there's nothing simpler than just throwing in a few planks at the end of the workout. That will get the job done.
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