In the world of fitness, the Reverse Plank is often an overlooked yet highly effective exercise that offers numerous health benefits. This simple yet powerful movement engages multiple muscle groups, making it a great addition to any workout routine — whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fitness enthusiast. What is the Reverse Plank? TheContinue reading “Reverse Plank Exercise”
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2 New Side Plank exercises
These two side plank exercises work your core, obliques, wrists, shoulders, biceps and glutes. They are two very effective and challenging exercises. The first side plank exercise Position yourself in a side plank, and as you press the dumbbell over your shoulder, lift your leg at the same time. Hold and lower back to theContinue reading “2 New Side Plank exercises”
Mason Twist
This exercise works your obliques and core. Start by sitting up on your mat, feet lifted balancing on your glutes. Hold your abs in and twist first to the left and then to the right touching the ground with the weight. 1 rep is a twist on both sides. Do 2-3 sets of 20 reps.
knee to elbow plank
This exercise strengthens your wrists, shoulders, arms, your core and especially targets your obliques which are often over looked. We spend so much time on our abs but forget to work our obliques. Start in a plank position keeping your back flat. Pull your left knee into your left elbow and alternate sides. Do 3Continue reading “knee to elbow plank”
Side plank with a side crunch
Can you tell that planks are my favourite exercise? I find them the best for your abs and love doing all different variations. This exercise is a continuation from last weeks exercise which was a side plank with a leg raise. This side plank is a great full body shaper. It engages your core, obliques,Continue reading “Side plank with a side crunch”
Side plank with a leg raise exercise
This exercise is a great full-body shaper. It engages your core, obliques, quads, shoulders, wrists and glutes. Start by positioning yourself in the plank position. Then place your right hand in the middle of your mat and push your hips up. Your body should be in a straight line from your head to your heels.Continue reading “Side plank with a leg raise exercise”