Barbell Rollouts are a powerful core exercise that builds serious strength in the abs, obliques, and deep stabilizing muscles of the trunk. Using a barbell loaded with round plates, this movement challenges your ability to maintain control and resist extension as you roll forward and back. It’s a tough, effective alternative to ab wheel rollouts…
Are you ready to amp up your core workout? Allow me to introduce you to Decline Sit-ups. As an experienced strength and conditioning coach, I’ve created this accessible guide to usher you through the ins and outs of this abdominal exercise. I will explain the step-by-step process to execute the proper form, the benefits, the…
Dragon Flags might just be the coolest-sounding core exercise there is. They also happen to be one of the toughest to do too! Dragon Flags is an advanced core exercise that extremely challenges the lower abs. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do Dragon Flags along with the muscles it works,…
Welcome to your comprehensive guide to the Boat Pose, also known as Navasana (for Yoga) in the ancient language of Sanskrit. This is a core-strengthening pose that balances your body on the fulcrum of your sit bones, a true testament to poise and power in the realm of yoga. In this guide, I’ll go over,…
V-Ups are a core-strengthening movement that targets both the upper and lower abdominal muscles at the same time. By lifting your arms and legs simultaneously to meet at the top, you create a “V” shape with your body—engaging the entire midsection with each rep. This is a more advanced ab exercise that builds strength, control,…
If you’re looking for a challenging and effective exercise to improve your core strength, stability, and balance, the Stability Ball Body Waw is a great option. This exercise combines the benefits of a plank with the instability of a stability ball, creating a dynamic movement that engages multiple muscle groups at once. In addition to…
Around The World Med Ball Slams are a great dynamic core exercise that can add some nice variety to any workout in place of more ‘traditional’ (but sometimes boring) core exercises. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to properly do Around The World Med Ball Slams, explain the benefits of this movement…
Stability Ball Knee Tucks are a great way to build core strength and engage your hip flexors and quads. The use of a stability ball also adds an extra challenge to your balance and stability. In this guide, I will teach you how to do Stability Ball Knee Tucks. I’ll also give you the benefits,…
Plank Leg Lifts are a challenging yet effective exercise that targets multiple muscle groups in your body, most specifically your core and glutes. This exercise involves getting into a plank position and lifting one leg at a time while keeping your core engaged and your body in a straight line. Plank leg lifts are a…
Flutter Kicks are a dynamic core exercise that targets the lower abs through quick, alternating leg movements. By keeping your legs extended and slightly off the ground, you engage your entire core, especially the lower portion of the rectus abdominis and hip flexors. It’s a great bodyweight move for building endurance and stability in the…