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How to strengthen my core?

fritz_gomromper
fritz_gomromper Posts: 12
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
What are good exercises to strengthen your core? Many lifetimes ago, I could bench 8 plates, do sets of 20+ pull ups, do combatives training for hours, and walk through walls. But now I'm old and a total slob trying to get back in shape. And I'm pulling core muscles I never knew I had left and right.

Clearly I can't just jump back into full speed mode. Baby steps.

I'm looking for advice on a continuum of core exercises (to strengthen my body from the inside out) starting with the basic and then moving into intermediate.

Advice is appreciated.

Replies

  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    crunches, sit ups, planks, pushups are a few of the simple workouts
  • myth4ever
    myth4ever Posts: 372
    Pool works wonders for core!
  • crystaltate4
    crystaltate4 Posts: 48
    pilaties and yoga r great core workouts to
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    Deadlifts, squats and planks.
  • mndamon
    mndamon Posts: 549 Member
    Planks. Lots of them. Any variations you come across.
    Bridges.
    Leg scissors, with lengthy hold times.
    Supermans.


    If you want detailed stuff just check out youtube for vids of the exercises.
  • Fasbold
    Fasbold Posts: 29
    Pushups & planks & rowing.

    I do kayaking, it's great I get scenery, plus a little weight lifting carrying the kayak c. 50 yards to the lake and back.

    Swimming, plus anything else mentioned by others that requires you to basically work your whole body.
  • fritz_gomromper
    fritz_gomromper Posts: 12
    Much thanks, people. Surprised by the number of times people said "planking," but it makes perfect sense. Toes and bo's.
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