by admin | Sep 17, 2024 | core exercises, Core Workouts, Fitness, kettlebell workouts, Leg Workouts, lower body
We don’t question all the available squat variations. We understand that each one — from the curtsy squat to the split squat — builds lower-body strength while bringing something a little different to a workout. But there’s something about squatting with a barbell...
by admin | Jul 23, 2024 | Core Workouts, Fitness
If your core workouts are all about bending with crunches and holding it right there with planks, it’s time to add the Russian twist to your routine. “In life, we use many movements that include all planes of motion, one of which is rotation,” says Cody Braun,...
by admin | Jul 15, 2024 | Core Workouts, Fitness
Want a convenient way to work some of the most neglected muscles in your core? Look no further than the oblique V-up. Most exercisers think the core is another word for your rectus abdominis, or the “six-pack muscles” on the front of your abdomen. Just as essential,...
by admin | Jul 10, 2024 | Ab Workouts, Core Workouts, Fitness
If you’re looking for a killer core workout that challenges your balance and gets every abdominal muscle engaged, look no further than your exercise ball. One of the best ways to use it: stability ball knee tucks — also known as a jackknife. (And once you’ve nailed...
by admin | May 24, 2024 | Core Workouts, Fitness
If you’re bored with crunches and have already experimented with every imaginable plank variation, try switching up your ab exercises with flutter kicks, also known as butterfly kicks. Just as effective as leg lifts, flutter kicks offer a more dynamic (and maybe even...
by admin | Apr 18, 2024 | Core Workouts, Fitness
In a well-rounded Pilates program like XB Pilates, most moves will work your entire body, especially your core. However, there are a couple of standout exercises that have become classics for good reason. One of these is the Pilates teaser, a major core burner you can...
