6 Must Try Core Workouts

Girl doing side plank

Having a strong core is vital to properly execute strength training exercises; such as, lifting weights and to reduce the risk of injuries. There are various workouts you can try for your core training and prevent a plateau.

What is Core Training?

Core workout is divided into two types – the static and the dynamic core exercises. These exercises are called core-stability exercises and both develop your lower back muscles and abdomen.

Static core exercises –

Also known as isolative core exercise, these are static position where you work out for the total stability of your torso. For instance, maintaining a plank position will develop your core stability. You’ll understand how to make use of your body as one unit. You will learn how to breathe and support your trunk under tension. This is actually very important so you’ll learn how to keep safe while doing strength exercises such as deadlift.

Dynamic core exercises –

This is the kind of exercise that you commonly see performed in the gym. The exercises are still similar to static core exercises except that now, your upper and lower limbs are in motion.

Here are the 6 easy core workouts you must try!

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