All articles tagged with #core muscles
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Eat This Not That
The article highlights six gym machines—such as the inverted leg press, Roman chair, rowing machine, captain’s chair, cable machines, and suspension straps—that effectively engage core muscles to help flatten the belly, emphasizing the importance of combining machine workouts with other fitness activities for best results.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tom's Guide
Standing ab workouts are gaining popularity as they engage core muscles without requiring lying down, making them accessible for those with mobility issues or limited floor space. This particular standing ab workout is kind to the knees and focuses on sculpting the core muscles. The workout consists of four rounds of exercises, including oblique crunches, around the world knee crunches, lateral chops, and straight to cross punches. Benefits of a standing ab workout include improved functionality, cardiovascular fitness, and stability, with minimal impact on joints.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fit and Well
Incorporating exercise into your routine, no matter how short, is a great way to start creating healthier habits. This six-minute Pilates routine, created by instructor Georgia Weibel, features four bodyweight movements that activate a wide range of muscles. You only need a yoga mat (or a towel or soft carpeted surface) to do this routine, which is perfect for developing core muscles. Weibel advises focusing on slow and controlled movements, engaging the core, and maintaining a straight spine. Adding core strengthening exercises like planks or regularly doing this Pilates routine can improve your overall strength and sporting performance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Eat This, Not That
These beginner-friendly exercises are recommended to melt belly fat and build core muscles. The exercises include bodyweight squats, bent-over rows, mountain climbers, wood choppers (requires a cable machine), and weighted marches. It is important to note that spot-reducing body fat is not possible, and the only way to lose belly fat is to lose overall body fat. Consistency is key in achieving desired results.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BOXROX
This article introduces a 10-minute seated abs workout that is suitable for all levels. It covers various core muscles, including the rectus abdominis, internal obliques, external obliques, transverse abdominis, erector spinae, and pelvic floor muscles. Strengthening these muscles is important for good posture, preventing injury, and improving overall fitness. The workout includes exercises that target these muscles and can be easily incorporated into a training routine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tom's Guide
Ab definition workouts can strengthen and build muscle in the abdominal area, but they alone cannot magically create visible abs. These workouts primarily target the rectus abdominis muscles, but it's important to also work other core muscles like the transverse abdominis and internal obliques. Building a strong core and reducing body fat percentage are key factors in achieving a defined midsection. Compound exercises that engage multiple muscles are effective in strengthening the core and burning calories. A combination of workout styles and sustainable fat loss strategies are necessary to reveal sculpted abs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tom's Guide
The author of this article decided to challenge themselves by doing 90 lateral kettlebell swings every day for a week. They found that the exercise put their core through the wringer and required significant core activation to avoid lower back pain. The lateral swings targeted the waist and oblique muscles, providing a different direction of movement and hitting muscles that are often overlooked. By the end of the week, the author's shoulders, arms, core, glutes, and hamstrings were feeling the burn. They recommend getting comfortable with Russian kettlebell swings and learning how to engage the core properly before attempting lateral swings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
The writer of Tom's Guide did 70 reps of plank tucks every day for a week and shared her experience. Plank tucks are a full-body exercise that targets the core muscles, shoulders, arms, lower back, hip flexors, and legs. The writer tried different variations of the exercise, including using sliders and a Plankpad, and also slowed down her movements to work her muscles harder. She recommends adding mobility and stretching exercises regularly to any workout routine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tom's Guide
Fitness influencer Eylem Abaci shares an 8-minute resistance band ab workout that activates legs, glutes, and various core muscles. The workout includes 12 moves performed back-to-back for 30 seconds each. Abaci recommends pressing your lower back into the mat and repeating the workout two to three times a week to develop your core. The routine is a certified core torcher to add to any exercise regime and requires very little equipment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Fitness influencer Eylem Abaci shares an 8-minute resistance band ab workout that targets various core muscles like the external and internal obliques and rectus abdominis. The workout requires a mini loop band and includes 12 exercises performed back-to-back for 30 seconds each. Abaci recommends pressing your lower back into the mat and repeating the workout two to three times a week for best results. The routine can be combined with other ab workouts and compound exercises for overall toning and strength development.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Wall Street Journal
Olympic water polo players focus on all-around core strength, not just six-pack abs, to endure in the pool. Christopher Bates, men’s senior sports-medicine manager for USA Water Polo, recommends skipping sit-ups and instead doing exercises that target the entire core, including the lower back and hips. Six exercises to boost core muscles beyond abs include the plank, bird dog, dead bug, side plank, glute bridge, and Russian twist.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BOXROX
Sit-ups can get boring, so it's time to switch things up with these five exercises that can help you achieve a strong core and torch belly fat. Having a strong core can improve posture, stability, balance, athletic performance, digestion, and breathing capacity. The core muscles include the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, internal and external obliques, multifidus, erector spinae, and pelvic floor muscles. Training from home offers convenience, cost-effectiveness, privacy, flexibility, family time, and reduced distractions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Men's Health
Pushups are the most efficient exercise for time-strapped guys who want to shape up. This do-anywhere, no-equipment-required move works your arms and shoulders; strengthens your back, core, and chest; and also tones your butt and legs. A recent Canadian study shows that adding pushups to your regular fitness regimen is a highly effective way to train your abs too.