The spiderman crawl is also goes by different names like the spider crawl or spiderman walk. This exercise is loved by many because it works multiple muscles ranging from the shoulders to the back and lower legs. This is not exactly an exercise that would be recommended for beginners, it is more intermediate. However, it …
Weighted leg raises are a progression of the standard leg raise that use weights to add resistance to the exercise and tension to your muscles. If you are interested in building a rock-hard core, you probably already know that crunches and sit ups aren’t the only way to go about it. In fact, they may …
Weighted decline sit ups quite literally torch your core muscles by making you work them from a declined angle where your torso is lower than your thighs and hips. This positioning makes your body work harder, since your movement patterns work against gravity through a wide range of motion. To do it properly: First, get …
If you want to train your core and strengthen it, as a beginner, a simple crunch variation like Straight Leg Crunches will be a great exercise. With a number of variation under its belt, crunches purposely work on the ab muscles and strengthen the muscles. The exercise is a very simple and convenient workout for …
Is the trx rollout part of your core workout routine? If your answer is not in the affirmative then boy, are you missing out on something big! Sure it’s not as popular as the crunch, but it most definitely needs to be given the credit it deserves because when it comes to your core, the …
A tuck crunch is a hassle-free workout that requires no equipment to work the abs. So convenient it is that you only need an exercise mat to do it since it is callisthenic in nature. Calisthenics’ crunches are largely abs-targeting exercises. If you’re a newbie in terms of physical fitness, this is your workout since …
Did you know that swiss ball rollout is an excellent tool for agility training? This exercise is an excellent way to work your core and upper body simultaneously. It’s also a great way to warm up before you start your workout or as a finisher after your workout. The key here is to keep the …
Steam engine exercise is a compound exercise that mainly targets your obliques. It also stretches and strengthens your hamstrings, back, core, quads and hip flexors. This calisthenics exercise is performed by ideally positioning your left leg and left elbow along with your right knee. After crossing your wrist, place the left knee next to the …
The trx plank is an advanced version of the standard plank that mainly works your abdominal wall, lower back, shoulders and triceps. It adds a suspension twist to the basic plank, which makes your core work hard to maintain your body in that position. As such, it is imperative that you first master the basic …
Almost every fitness lover has tried crunches for the core, but how many people know of the powerful trx pike? Not many, certainly. This exercise is perhaps the most underused core exercise in the gym, which is a shame because there are not many exercises that work your core quite like it does. Unlike crunches, …