Those core stabilizers matter especially if you are working to shrink your waist line, heal a diastasis and get rid of low back pain. ⌛️🙌
1.)Staggered stance bridge - Exhale as you lift your hips. Inhale as you lower them down.
Modification: Perform without weight
2.) Bridge hold + knee extension + pull down - Exhale as you extend your knee and pull the weight down. Inhale as you bring your leg and arms back down.
Modification: Perform leaving your hips on the floor and without weights.
3.)Bridge hold + marching + chest press- Exhale as you lift your leg and press the weight up. Inhale as you lower them down.
Modification: Perform leaving your hips on the floor and without using a weight.
4.)Leg drops + plate hold -inhale as you bring your leg down. Exhale as you bring it back up.
Modification: Perform without holding the weight with your hands at your side. Don’t stop your foot all the way to the floor.
5.)Reverse plank marches -Exhale as you lift your leg. Inhale as you lower it back down.
Modification: Perform reverse plank hold or reverse planks for reps. Exhale as you lift your hips. Inhale as you lower them down.
❌Do not hold your breath when doing these.
✅Keep your core activated while performing each rep.
If you need to stop and reset your core, do so. Form is the most important part of performing these.
▪️ Work up to 10-12 reps per exercise. Do 1-3 rounds depending on time and ability level.
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