Core Strengthening Exercises
BIRD DOG ROW
Bird Dog Rows represent a variation of the well-known Bird Dog exercise, renowned for enhancing core strength, refining balance and coordination, while also contributing to increased upper body strength.
BIRD DOG SWEEPS
Introducing a variation of the classic Bird Dog exercise amplifies the challenge to the core's balance, strength, and stability. This version intensifies the engagement of glutes, abs, shoulders, and back muscles, surpassing the demands of the original Bird Dog exercise.
COPENHAGEN PLANKS
Copenhagen Planks often fly under the radar but prove highly effective in fortifying the adductors, hips, and core muscles. Explore various demonstrated variations of this exercise in the provided brief tutorial.
COPENHAGEN RUNNERS
Copenhagen Runners Side Planks present an advanced iteration of the traditional Copenhagen Plank. This variation focuses on strengthening the inner thighs, engaging the obliques and shoulders, and enhancing mobility within the frontal plane.
FRONT BEAR CRAWL
Experience full-body engagement with this Front Bear Crawl exercise. This dynamic movement challenges core strength, coordination, and endurance that's suitable for all levels. Incorporate the Front Bear Crawl into your routine to enhance stability, agility, and overall body strength.
HALF TURKISH GET UP
The Half Turkish Get Up offers a modified approach to the Turkish Get Up, emphasizing abs strengthening, enhancing shoulder stability, and refining trunk rotation.
HALF KNEELING BICEP CURLS
Half Kneeling Bicep Curls present an excellent variation for fortifying your arms while simultaneously enhancing core and hip stability. This exercise engages the biceps, obliques, glutes, and hamstrings effectively.
HALF KNEELING HALOS
The Half Kneeling Halo often goes unnoticed but proves highly effective in enhancing shoulder range of motion, trunk stability, and motor control. This comprehensive move engages the shoulders, arms, obliques, and glutes.
HALF KNEELING WOODCHOPS
The Half Kneeling Woodchops serve as an excellent exercise for enhancing core strength and trunk rotation. It effectively targets the obliques, back, shoulders, and hips. All you need is a single dumbbell or medicine ball to give this a try.
KNEELING FRONT/LATERAL RAISES
Engaging in Tall Kneeling Front & Lateral Raises not only develops shoulder strength but also challenges the core muscles. Alternating between front and lateral raises intensifies the need for trunk stability, effectively engaging the obliques and glutes.
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS
Mountain Climbers are a timeless bodyweight cardio exercise that not only boosts cardiovascular endurance but also challenges arm, core, and leg strength.
PLANK KNEE INS
Plank Knee Ins serve as an excellent exercise to engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, including the shoulders, abs, hip flexors, chest, and arms.
PLANK WEIGHT TRANSFER
With this plank variation, your trunk and hip stability are continually challenged as the weight moves beneath you. Engage the obliques, shoulders, arms, and hips with this exercise.
QUADRUPED ROW
Quadruped Rows serve as a modified or beginner-friendly alternative to the Bentover Row exercise. They can also intensify core engagement while targeting the back. This exercise effectively strengthens the obliques, back, and arms, contributing to enhanced trunk stability.
PLANK ALTERNATING REACH
Elevate your standard plank routine with this variation, featuring beginner and advanced levels. Engage the obliques, hips, shoulders, and overall trunk stability through this exercise.
STATIC BEAST KICKBACK
The Static Beast Kickbacks, an advanced variation, target the arms, glutes, shoulders, and core muscles. This exercise simultaneously challenges both trunk and hip stability and strength.
SHORT LEVER SIDE BRIDGE
Short Lever Side Bridges serve as an excellent means to strengthen your shoulders and core while potentially aiding in improving overall posture. This Side Plank variation, with a shorter lever, intensifies oblique engagement, fostering enhanced trunk stability and shoulder strength.
SIDE PLANK
Engage in the Side Plank, an impactful core workout enhancing the strength of the abs, back, and shoulders. Explore beginner and advanced variations with these guidelines.
SIDE PLANK WITH LEG RAISE
This variation of the side plank effectively engages multiple muscle groups simultaneously, including the obliques, glutes, back, and shoulders.