Abs/ Core strength training

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KetoMomRN
KetoMomRN Posts: 72 Member
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What is your favorite ab workout? I have a curvy spine and would like to work on strengthening my core but general crunches (especially reverse crunches lowering legs) hurts my lower back. I've tried an exercise ball and just don't feel it. Any suggestions appreciated.

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  • cyncetastic
    cyncetastic Posts: 165
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    Planks are your best friend for strengthening your core. Start out doing 3 sets of 30 seconds each and work your way up to minutes.
  • KetoMomRN
    KetoMomRN Posts: 72 Member
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    Planks are your best friend for strengthening your core. Start out doing 3 sets of 30 seconds each and work your way up to minutes.

    Thanks for the advice, what would be a good goal time? I mean, how many seconds and sets of each?
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
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    Yoga.
  • akjmart2002
    akjmart2002 Posts: 263 Member
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    Deadlifts and back squats are fantastic core strengtheners.
  • 44wjk44
    44wjk44 Posts: 4
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    cruches on a yoga ball;
  • peppiee
    peppiee Posts: 84 Member
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    Started doing planks and side planks and can't believe how much my posture is improving. I just try to do them for a minute, two times every other day.
  • Sl1ghtly
    Sl1ghtly Posts: 855 Member
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    Squats, deadlifts, and trying to get the damn mower started.
  • Charlottejogs
    Charlottejogs Posts: 351 Member
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    This may be more intense than what you are looking for but I have heard good reports about a program called Hip Hop Abs that is fun and dance like without yucky crunches or anything like that. I don't know much- just been hearing that around. Good Luck!
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,967 Member
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    Planks... I really like doing things with my legs (like reverse crunches) but you said those hurt your back... Maybe try using a pull up bar to do some ab work. I just did a search on youtube for "ab workout on pull up bar"
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
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    deadlifts- yep. i also like to do sit-ups on an incline bench while holding weights above my head.
  • beth40n2
    beth40n2 Posts: 233 Member
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    Kettle Worx kettle bell abs and core DVD

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