Want to strengthen your core? You're going to have to get hardCORE!
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In the exercise and fitness world, your core is the beginning of all things. Without a strong core, you will be unable to maintain proper form as you perform other exercises, stay on your feet as you age, or maintain optimal performance on the athletic field. To help your core stay its strongest, mix these exercises into your regular routine.
Ball-Based Reaching Crunch
Start with your back parallel to the floor as it rests on an exercise ball, your feet placed on the floor approximately shoulder-width apart. Straighten your arms and point them straight up toward the ceiling or sky. Raise your torso as you tighten your abdominal muscles as if you were performing a typical crunch or sit-up. Reach for the ceiling in this position for three seconds, return to the starting position, and repeat for 10 repetitions.
One-Legged Deadlift
Place a kettlebell on the ground in front of you and stand upright. When ready to begin, bend at your knees and waist as you pick up the kettlebell with both hands. Return to the upright position. Then, bend at the waist and allow your hands and the kettlebell to go toward the ground, while lifting your left leg behind you. Try to keep your leg and back in a straight line. Once the kettlebell touches the ground, return slowly to the starting position. Repeat 5 times. Swap legs and repeat.
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Theo Tilton
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