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All Top-Notch Trainers Recommend These 5 Best Core Workouts

You are a healthy man if you have a healthy core. Core is the part of your body that comprises hips, abdomen, lower back, and pelvis. Almost every physical activity depends on our core muscles. You get better stability and balance in your body if your core is strong. In addition, you get a shorter waist and amazing abs with best core workouts.

There are dozens of exercises you can do at home and gym to strengthen your core. But we have shared only 5 best core workouts because that’s all you need. These are the basic core exercises that you can easily do at your home or gym.

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Remember that these best core workouts are not bounded to just men. Any person of any gender and age can do these exercises. You can also make these workout more difficult by adding some extra dumbbells or weight.


1.      V-Ups

The V-Ups is a basic and one of the best core workouts you can do. You have to first lay down on the ground with your hands over your head and legs straight. Flex your trunk and hips to pull torso and legs together. Bring your legs towards you and try reach your toes with your hands.

You can do as many sets and repetitions as per your fitness. You can hold dumbbells in each hand and between your feet to make it tougher. This 30-second video below shows how to properly do V-Ups.

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2.      Simple Plank

Plank exercises are one of the most versatile workouts. It strengthens your core, increases its flexibility, and reduces lower-back pain if you have any. This is one of the best core workouts and it doesn’t require you to move much but puts a great deal of pressure on your body.

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You start plank by going down on your elbows and toes. Here keep your shoulders and hips in a straight line. Hold in this position for 1 to 3 minutes. You can increase or decrease the time or put weight on your back, whatever suits you best.


3.      Bicycle Crunches

This exercise works wonders on your abs, hips and thigs. Bicycle Crunches directly target obliques and rectus abdominis. You should also know this isn’t a very easy exercise and takes some time to properly grasp it.

You start by laying down with your legs few inches above the ground and hands behind your head. Then you bring each knee close to your face while other leg stretches out. Rotate your right shoulder in when you fold your left leg and bring left shoulder in when your right knee folds as shown in the video below.


4.      High Side Plank

Side plank is one of the safest and most effective core strengthening workout. It mainly targets your obliques and abs on both sides. You use your hand as a base and with one foot above other as you rise on.

It doesn’t require any movement so you just have to hold the position for as long as possible for you. There are also many other benefits of high side planks.

 

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5.      The Suitcases

This my personal favorite in best core workouts. It puts pressure on your stomach and hips while requires your entire body to use energy. You have to simply lay down with hands behind your head.

Don’t let your feet or legs touch the ground. It’s called suitcase because you have to pretend like there is a suitcase below your legs. Lift your shoulder blades and legs up and try to touch your knees to the face.

Do it like shown in the video below but make sure to get your hands behind your head to make it more fun.


 

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